"I'm an RHIA, CCS, CRC, CPC, CPC, and AAPC Approved Instructor, who is also an Independent Consultant with 30+ years experience. I specialize in single-path coding, i.e., facility and professional ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, Hierarchical Condition Categories, Merit-based Incentive Payment System Value Pathway Quality Measures, Risk Adjustment, HCPCS Level II, ICD-11, MedDRA, Current Dental Terminology (CDT), and social determinants of health (SDOH) coding, auditing, and training.

My multi-specialty coding and auditing experience gives me the ability to help individuals prepare for the following coding certifications: CANPC, CASCC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CDEI, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, COBGC, COC, COPC, COSC, CPC, CPCD, CPCO, CPEDC, CPMA, CRC, CRHC, CUC, RHIA, RHIT. I have also written 80+ customized coding reference guides that I use when tutoring, some of which include:

Introduction to Basic ICD-10-CM Coding

Introduction to Basic ICD-10-PCS Coding

HCC/Risk Adjustment Coding Case Studies

Medical Coding for Clinical Auditors

Introduction to Basic CPT Surgery Coding

Basic CPT Radiology Coding

Basic CPT Pathology and Laboratory Coding

Basic CPT Medicine Coding

Introduction to CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding

Introduction to HCPCS Level II Coding

Modifier Quick Reference Guide

Advanced CPT Coding Clinics for Multi-Specialties

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Overview

National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits Overview

MS-DRG Inpatient Payment System Overview

Medicare Inpatient and Outpatient Code Editors Overview

APCs Outpatient Payment System Overview

Introduction to MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities)

Introduction to ICD-11.

I hold the following credentials: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. I also hold a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Data Analytics." less...