Evaluation and Management (E&M) Auditing Burnout: When You Can Audit in Your Sleep Article Reference Code: NAMAS.03.06.2026 Written by: Becky Strom, CPC, COC, MCS-P, CPCO, AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer, AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Ambassador Evaluation & Management (E&M) auditing is a critical function in healthcare compliance, revenue integrity, and provider education. Yet the role comes with intense…
Leading with Humility: Mentorship in Medical Coding Article Reference Code: NAMAS.02.27.2026 Written by: Allyson Woolard, MBA, RHIA, CPMA, CPC, CPB, CMRS, CMCS, CDBS, CDC In an industry fueled by constant change, complex regulations, and guidelines that seem to evolve overnight, where we often work remote (without someone right beside us to ask questions) – one…
Consistency Starts with Conversation Article Reference Code: NAMAS.02.13.2026 Written by: Jennifer McNamara, CEO, Healthcare Inspired LLC Healthcare organizations invest significant time and energy in training, audits, and compliance oversight. While all of that is necessary, in my experience, some of the most critical learning does not come from formal education or audit reports. Instead, it comes from…
The Audit Starts Before the Note Article Reference Code: NAMAS.01.16.2026 Written by: Shannon O. DeConda, CPC, CPMA, CEMA, CEMC, CPA-EDU When we think about an audit, we often picture a finalized encounter. The note is signed, dated, and ready for review. But the reality is, the audit does not begin with the note. It begins much…
Developing a Comprehensive Coding and Auditing Plan for 2026 Article Reference Code: NAMAS.12.26.2025 Written by: Lindsey Chatelain, CPC, CRC Accurate medical coding and auditing are fundamental to maintaining compliance, optimizing reimbursement, and safeguarding the integrity of clinical documentation. While there is often an expectation that coders will identify and correct every discrepancy, the reality is…