Teaching E/M Coding: The 15-Minute Elevator Pitch to Physicians Article Reference Code: NAMAS.03.20.2026 Written by: Betty Hovey, BSHAM, CPC, COC, CPMA, CPCD, CPB, CPC-I, CCS-P, CDIP, CPA-EDU, CEMA, CPA-SA Why a Quick, Memorable Pitch Matters “Hey Doc, you’ve got a packed schedule, patients waiting, and probably zero patience for another hour-long educational session that feels like death…
My Favorite Documentation Fail (and What It Taught Me) Article Reference Code: NAMAS.03.13.2026 Written by: Pam Vanderbilt, CPC, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC, CDEO, CPB, CFPC, CRC, CPEDC, CPCO, CMRS, CMCS, CEMA Every medical auditor has experienced it. I don’t know about you, but I can honestly say that I have audited some notes in my day…
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…