Ob-Gyn Auditing: When Every Word Matters Article Reference Code: NAMAS.10.09.2026 Written By: Kimberly Jolivette Williams, CPCO, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I, CANPC, CCC, CEMC Auditing Obstetric and Gynecologic services requires more than verifying whether a CPT code appears supported by medical record. The Certified Professional Medical Auditor must connect medical documentation, diagnosis, medical necessity, services performed,…
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ICD-10-CM: The Updates That Really Matter Article Reference Code: NAMAS.10.02.2026 Written By: Brenda Edwards, CPC, CDEO, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMC, CRC, CPMS, CMRS, CMCS, CEMA, CPA-EDU, CPA-RA, CPA-SA Do you anxiously look forward to receiving that email letting you know that the new codes are available for ICD-10-CM? It makes me think of an old…
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Beyond the Code: Rethinking Integrity in Risk Adjustment Article Reference Code: NAMAS.09.25.2026 Written By: Alexis Isom CPC, CPMA, CRC, CHONC, AAPC Approved Instructor For many healthcare professionals, today’s conversations surrounding Medicare Advantage risk adjustment are increasingly shaped by a news cycle of RADV audits, Department of Justice (DOJ) settlements, Office of Inspector General (OIG) findings,…
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CEU Burnout: Making Required Education Actually Valuable Article Reference Code: NAMAS.09.18.2026 Written by: Victoria Vo, CPC-M CPCD, CIC, CFPC, COC, CPMA, CPC, CPRC, CRC, CPC-I Continuing education renewals are an important part of maintaining your professional knowledge and credentials. We know our renewal dates. We put them on our calendars. We get the reminder emails.…
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Rewriting Internal Guidelines: What We Kept, What We Killed Article Reference Code: NAMAS.09.11.2026 Written by: Stephanie Thebarge, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPB, CEMC, CHONC In my line of work, I’m always looking at the bigger picture. As auditors and compliance professionals, we spend our days identifying risk, questioning processes, and challenging assumptions. One phrase, however,…
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