AAPC

01/08/2026

Speaking at an AAPC event is an opportunity to broaden your reach, showcase your leadership, and support the development of our professional community. Now through February 9, we are accepting applications for speakers at our HEALTHCON Regional conference, taking place October 5–7 in Lake Washington/Seattle. If you have knowledge or experience that can strengthen coding, billing, auditing, compliance, practice management, or any area within the revenue cycle, we invite you to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application. Apply here: https://hubs.la/Q03-1MR80

01/07/2026

Jenn Dean attended HEALTHCON as a CPC-A who had never worked in the field. In just a few days, things started to click. She learned a lot quickly, understood the language better, and left feeling more confident and more prepared. By the end of the conference, she truly felt like a coder.

Sometimes all it takes is the right experience to help you see yourself differently.

Learn more about HEALTHCON at the link: https://hubs.la/Q03ZTV9h0.

01/07/2026

Patients can continue receiving prescriptions for controlled medications via telehealth. No prior in-person visit required. HHS has announced a fourth temporary extension of the COVID-era telemedicine waiver, keeping these flexibilities in place through December 31, 2026. This extension ensures continued access to care while federal agencies work toward long-term policy decisions around remote prescribing. Read More: https://hubs.ly/Q03ZT61Z0

Patients will be relieved to know that they may continue to receive prescriptions for controlled medications via telehealth without a prior in-person Patients may continue to receive prescriptions for controlled medications via telehealth without a prior in-person visit with their doctor.

01/06/2026

Setting the tone for 2026. AAPC CAB and NAB members are sharing their career resolutions for the year ahead. As you plan your year, what’s one professional goal you’re committing to in 2026? Let us know in the comments.

01/06/2026

CMS has released the CY 2026 OPPS and MPFS final rules, announcing payment increases of 2.6% for hospitals and 3.26% for physicians. Major structural changes will reshape hospital finances, surgical volumes, coding workflows, and care delivery models. Learn what’s changing and how to successfully navigate the seismic shifts in OPPS and MPFS in our latest blog post: https://hubs.la/Q03ZFm6H0

Learn how to successfully navigate the seismic shifts in OPPS and MPFS. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its calendar For medical coding, billing, compliance, and revenue cycle professionals, 2026 represents a pivotal year requiring immediate attention and coordinated....

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at AAPC!

12/30/2025

Online portals and mobile apps are expanding patient access to medical records. A July 2025 ASTP data brief, based on NCI’s 2024 HINTS survey, highlights growing use of digital tools, along with ongoing access and usability challenges. Read more in our latest blog post: https://hubs.la/Q03Zcdl80

In July 2025, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) published a data brief that examined the results of the National Cancer Researchers asked patients about their ability to access and use online medical records, patient portals, and health apps.

12/29/2025

Exam time is stressful — your at-home exam setup doesn’t have to be. Create a calm, focused space and go in feeling prepared. Click for your testing checklist. https://hubs.la/Q03Z71bx0

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at AAPC! May your season be filled with joy, laughter, and a wonderful start to 2026.

12/23/2025

Considering a career as a medical coder? Think of it like traveling for the holidays. You do not just show up. You plan the route, pack what you need, and prepare for the journey. In this video, Matty the Mattycal Coder breaks down what it really takes to get started and why planning makes all the difference.

12/22/2025

Congratulations to Hayley Currin Payne, our latest Image Caption Contest winner! Hayley entered on Facebook and will receive an AAPC webinar of her choice.

Hayley, to claim your prize, please email public.relations@aapc.com.

Didn’t win this round? No worries! Another caption contest is coming soon. Keep an eye out for your next chance to show off your creativity!

12/22/2025

CMS announced 80 new ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, effective April 1, 2026, in addition to the 156 codes implemented Oct. 1. The updates include new cardiovascular, digestive system, genitourinary, wound management, and circulatory system procedures. MS-DRG Version 43.1 software and related manuals will be available by Feb. 1, 2026. Read more in our latest blog post:

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced, Dec. 17, that it is adding 80 new procedure codes to ICD-10-PCS, the code set used by CMS announced 80 new procedure codes being added to ICD-10-PCS, effective April 1, 2026.