Christine Hall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hall-chc-cpc-cpb-cpma-crc-cpc-i-93b32164/ Stirling Global Solutions, LLC: https://stirlingglobalsolutions.com Brian Cui on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/briancui/ Check out the Medical Coding Geek Partners: https://medicalcodinggeek.com/partners Receive FREE CEUs every month: htt…

Christine Hall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hall-chc-cpc-cpb-cpma-crc-cpc-i-93b32164/ Stirling Global Solutions, LLC: https://stirlingglobalsolutions.com Brian Cui on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/briancui/ Check out the Medical Coding Geek Partners: https://medicalcodinggeek.com/partners Receive FREE CEUs every month: htt…

Dr. Richard Pinson is a leading expert in both the technical and clinical requirements of effective healthcare coding and compliance and has consulted with scores of organizations to improve the effectiveness of clinical documentation integrity (CDI) programs. He is an accomplished and trusted physician educator, having conducted hundreds of physic…

Dr. Richard Pinson is a leading expert in both the technical and clinical requirements of effective healthcare coding and compliance and has consulted with scores of organizations to improve the effectiveness of clinical documentation integrity (CDI) programs. He is an accomplished and trusted physician educator, having conducted hundreds of physic…

Sean M. Weiss Partner, Vice President of Compliance CHC, CEMA, CMCO, CPMA, CPC-P, CMPE, CPC Sean has dedicated his more than 25 – year career to helping healthcare facilities reduce the risk of noncompliance and achieve measurable financial results. An accomplished compliance and management professional, Sean has extensive knowledge of the inner wo…

Sean M. Weiss Partner, Vice President of Compliance CHC, CEMA, CMCO, CPMA, CPC-P, CMPE, CPC Sean has dedicated his more than 25 – year career to helping healthcare facilities reduce the risk of noncompliance and achieve measurable financial results. An accomplished compliance and management professional, Sean has extensive knowledge of the inner wo…

Dr. Kengia Sabree holds a B.S. degree in Health Information Management from DeVry University, an M.S. degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University, and completed her doctoral coursework in Higher Education Leadership and Management at Capella University in 2020. She also earned her RHIT in 2008, superseding it with the RHIA …

Dr. Kengia Sabree holds a B.S. degree in Health Information Management from DeVry University, an M.S. degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University, and completed her doctoral coursework in Higher Education Leadership and Management at Capella University in 2020. She also earned her RHIT in 2008, superseding it with the RHIA …

Watch the video version of this podcast episode on the Medical Coding Geek YouTube Channel and stay tuned for the follow-up video with Merilee: https://youtu.be/KwFrxiQ1wbA Brian Cui on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/briancui/ Check out our supporting Medical Coding Geek Partners: https://medicalcodinggeek.com/partners Medical Coding Geek and NE…

Janice Amon, CCDS, CCS is a visionary, innovative, and highly motivated compliance professional with a strong regulatory, clinical, coding, and billing knowledge and skills. She currently works for the largest health system in San Diego, California as Sharp Healthcare’s (SHC) Corporate Compliance Audit and Clinical Manager. Janice is responsible fo…

Janice Amon, CCDS, CCS is a visionary, innovative, and highly motivated compliance professional with a strong regulatory, clinical, coding, and billing knowledge and skills. She currently works for the largest health system in San Diego, California as Sharp Healthcare’s (SHC) Corporate Compliance Audit and Clinical Manager. Janice is responsible fo…

Danita Ruszkowski is the owner of Integrity Coding. Danita is an experienced coder in Orthopaedics, Dermatology and is specialty certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Danita has written an article for AAPC Healthcare entitled “Do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do”. Integrity Coding is dedicated to teaching students the founda…

Watch this interview on the NEC Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKh_A91__rieaSSPIRm4gBw Danita Ruszkowski is the owner of Integrity Coding. Danita is an experienced coder in Orthopaedics, Dermatology and is specialty certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Danita has written an article for AAPC Healthcare entitled “Do what…

Charlita has worked for HCA Healthcare/Parallon since 2013 and is currently a Zone Facility Information Security Officer. Prior to her current role, Charlita was an HIM Director and Facility Privacy officer at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee. She has held several other positions including, Technical Support Analyst, and HIM Coordinat…

100 Episodes! Thank you for listening! Charlita has worked for HCA Healthcare/Parallon since 2013 and is currently a Zone Facility Information Security Officer. Prior to her current role, Charlita was an HIM Director and Facility Privacy officer at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee. She has held several other positions including, Techn…

This was a nearly only a third of a 3-hour Zoom call with a student (Norma) going into the HIT program at her college. The video portion will be released in segments on the Medical Coding Geek YouTube channel.

Shirley Moy is the founder of SpringSoft Medical, Inc. SpringSoft Medical, Inc has been a leader in the coding and billing market since 1999. As a pioneer E/M audit tool, and partner to Allscripts, SpringSoft supported hundreds of practices each day through their first product, E&M Coder. As the industry prepared for the change from ICD-9 to ICD-10…

Shirley Moy is the founder of SpringSoft Medical, Inc. SpringSoft Medical, Inc has been a leader in the coding and billing market since 1999. As a pioneer E/M audit tool, and partner to Allscripts, SpringSoft supported hundreds of practices each day through their first product, E&M Coder. As the industry prepared for the change from ICD-9 to ICD-10…

Juan Sancho has more than 7 years of multiple specialty experience in teaching, coding, auditing, content development, billing, nursing, customer service and sales. He currently serves as the training manager of AAPC Global which is based in Middle East. He has spoken at various AAPC local chapter meetings, healthcare related seminars, and meetings…

Juan Sancho has more than 7 years of multiple specialty experience in teaching, coding, auditing, content development, billing, nursing, customer service and sales. He currently serves as the training manager of AAPC Global which is based in Middle East. He has spoken at various AAPC local chapter meetings, healthcare related seminars, and meetings…

Sabita Ramnarace, MS, RHIA, CCS, is the Director of Coding at Health System Solutions. She oversees the coding of Outpatient Surgeries, Ancillary, Inpatient, Emergency Department, and Radiation Oncology. In addition, she manages Inpatient and Outpatient Auditing as well as coding for Pre-Authorization.In 1998, Sabita successfully completed her Bach…

Sabita Ramnarace, MS, RHIA, CCS, is the Director of Coding at Health System Solutions. She oversees the coding of Outpatient Surgeries, Ancillary, Inpatient, Emergency Department, and Radiation Oncology. In addition, she manages Inpatient and Outpatient Auditing as well as coding for Pre-Authorization. In 1998, Sabita successfully completed her Bac…

Vlog #003: Best Advice in Medical Coding? | I am getting OVERWHELMED!!!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6rOlZiOUjc&t=3s Vlog #004: Why did AHIMA remove the FLAGGING from ALL of their exams?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ9_96MC--w Brian Cui on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/briancui/ Check out our supporting Medical Coding Geek Partners: h…

Stacey Torturica, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, AAPC Fellow has over 18 years of healthcare experience. Her areas of expertise and experience include: Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Improvement – Outpatient ("CDI"), Risk Adjustment ("RA"), outpatient multi-specialty auditing, coding, billing, consulting, and practice management. Her combined experience …

Stacey Torturica, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, AAPC Fellow has over 18 years of healthcare experience. Her areas of expertise and experience include: Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Improvement – Outpatient ("CDI"), Risk Adjustment ("RA"), outpatient multi-specialty auditing, coding, billing, consulting, and practice management. Her combined experience …

Marlegny Mourino is a medical coder, auditor, compliance officer, and educator with over a decade of experience. She is also the creator, host, and producer of 2 healthcare podcasts (Includes Podcast - English Version and Todo Incluido Podcast - Spanish Version) covering topics on medical billing, medical coding, auditing, compliance, stories of pr…

Marlegny Mourino is a medical coder, auditor, compliance officer, and educator with over a decade of experience. She is also the creator, host, and producer of 2 healthcare podcasts (Includes Podcast - English Version and Todo Incluido Podcast - Spanish Version) covering topics on medical billing, medical coding, auditing, compliance, stories of pr…

Sharol Pausal Noblejas earned her Associate Degree from the University of Florida, her Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida in Health Information Management and her MBA from Orlando College. Sharol is a Commissioner for the City of Jacksonville Housing and Community Development Commission, Chair of the City of Jacksonville May…

Sharol Pausal Noblejas earned her Associate Degree from the University of Florida, her Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida in Health Information Management and her MBA from Orlando College. Sharol is a Commissioner for the City of Jacksonville Housing and Community Development Commission, Chair of the City of Jacksonville May…

Allen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-frady-33347873/ Allen Frady, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS, CRC is a Managing Consultant in the CDI industry, former CDI Educator at HCPro and the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) where he taught clinical documentation improvement, risk adjustment, clinical validation an…

Allen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-frady-33347873/ Allen Frady, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS, CRC is a Managing Consultant in the CDI industry, former CDI Educator at HCPro and the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) where he taught clinical documentation improvement, risk adjustment, clinical validation an…

Certified Coding Specialist: https://ahima.org/certification-careers/certification-exams/ccs/ Last week's episode: https://anchor.fm/necpodcast/episodes/Lets-Talk-About-the-CDIP-Certification-erka61 Palate cleanser (funny story) presented by Patricia (Trish) Keller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-keller-rhit-crc-cdip-ccs-793342123/ Submit a s…

LinkedIn Post: Can we talk about why and when AHIMA removed the two-year requirement for the CDIP certification?https://www.linkedin.com/posts/briancui_can-we-talk-about-why-and-when-ahima-removed-activity-6768650018837581824-8NPM/ CDIP (Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner) Credential Details: https://ahima.org/certification-careers/cer…

Bleu is a certified medical coder and active member of The American Health Information Management Association where she currently holds a Certified Coding Associate credential. She has been perfecting her craft since 2008, dedicated to sharpening her skills in the outpatient setting. Her experience in the clinical setting includes specialties such …

Bleu is a certified medical coder and active member of The American Health Information Management Association where she currently holds a Certified Coding Associate credential. She has been perfecting her craft since 2008, dedicated to sharpening her skills in the outpatient setting. Her experience in the clinical setting includes specialties such …

Stacie Buck is President & Senior Consultant at RadRx based in Stuart, FL. RadRx provides diagnostic and interventional radiology coding and consulting services to a nationwide client base consisting of hospitals, imaging centers, radiologists, billing companies, and various consulting companies. Stacie Buck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in…

Stacie Buck is President & Senior Consultant at RadRx based in Stuart, FL. RadRx provides diagnostic and interventional radiology coding and consulting services to a nationwide client base consisting of hospitals, imaging centers, radiologists, billing companies, and various consulting companies. Stacie Buck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in…

Dr. John Zelem is a Board-Certified general surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience, has transitioned out of clinical practice into Healthcare Executive Leadership. As a previous Vice-President, he has over 13 years of experience in compliance, utilization management/review, federal regulations, sales, account management, and many ot…

Dr. John Zelem is a Board-Certified general surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience, has transitioned out of clinical practice into Healthcare Executive Leadership. As a previous Vice-President, he has over 13 years of experience in compliance, utilization management/review, federal regulations, sales, account management, and many ot…

Not Elsewhere Classified creator and host, Brian Cui, reflects on 2020 and discusses on what's to come in 2021.

Sue Chamberlain is a graduate from Ferris State University with a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, and a Master's in Career and Technology Education, with a focus on training and development in the workforce. With 30 years in the field, Sue's career has included working in acute care hospitals, large multi-specialty physician gro…

Sue Chamberlain is a graduate from Ferris State University with a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, and a Master's in Career and Technology Education, with a focus on training and development in the workforce. With 30 years in the field, Sue's career has included working in acute care hospitals, large multi-specialty physician gro…

NEC Podcast host and producer, Brian Cui, shares his LinkedIn Strategies that will help you get noticed and promote your professional brand. There is a PowerPoint presentation associated with this podcast episode. If you would like the presentation, go to medicalcodinggeek.com/services and then check out our Facebook groups and join the "Not Elsewh…

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a solo episode (longer than 30 minutes) that discusses some advice on connecting (keeping them awake) with your virtual audience with suggested audio, video, and presenting tips. Brian Cui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancui/ Alpha Coding Podcast: https://www.alphacodingexperts.com/podcast-1 UR Just a Number…

Robin Sewell CDIP CCS CPC CIC is a 25-year Healthcare Consultant and SME with a background that includes Physician, Outpatient and Inpatient Revenue Cycle as well as DRG and Clinical Validation audits on the Payer side of healthcare. Robin is the owner of HIM Analytic Solutions and Founder and Creator of Cleopatra "Queen of Denial" Revenue Cycle De…

Robin Sewell CDIP CCS CPC CIC is a 25-year Healthcare Consultant and SME with a background that includes Physician, Outpatient and Inpatient Revenue Cycle as well as DRG and Clinical Validation audits on the Payer side of healthcare. Robin is the owner of HIM Analytic Solutions and Founder and Creator of Cleopatra "Queen of Denial" Revenue Cycle De…

Mrs. Hopkins has been the Health Science CTE teacher for Houston Independent School District since 2016. She began a career in Healthcare administration in 1994 and in addition to being a teacher, is still a medical biller and coder for a Family Medicine physician since 1999. Drieca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drieca-d-hopkins-cpc-cpc-…

Mrs. Hopkins has been the Health Science CTE teacher for Houston Independent School District since 2016. She began a career in Healthcare administration in 1994 and in addition to being a teacher, is still a medical biller and coder for a Family Medicine physician since 1999. Drieca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drieca-d-hopkins-cpc-cpc-…

This is a replay of episode 4 with Pam Kulczar, founder of Jobs for American Medical Coders. My condolences and prayers to her family, friends, and the community she served. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/briancui_yesterday-i-received-sad-news-that-the-founder-activity-6722117471547076609-ESaK

Jim Zelem is a former VP of Operations who transitioned to be an effective leader that coached many successful teams. Jim started his career as a simple factory worker who held many positions such as Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer as he worked his way up to VP. Jim currently resides in Madison, Wisconsin. He loves sports as he officiated hig…