The AAPC Podcast

This is the official podcast of AAPC. AAPC ( aapc.com ) was founded in 1988 to provide professional certification to physician-based medical coders and to elevate the standards of medical coding. Since then, AAPC has grown to more than 200,000 members worldwide and now offers 28 certifications encompassing the entire business side of healthcare.

The AAPC Podcast is a education podcast hosted by AAPC, with 166 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Overcoming Negativity Bias in Medical Coding & Career Opportunities with Ensemble Health Partners l AAPC Social Hour

  Jul 22, 202652 min

  In this episode of AAPC Social Hour, we kick things off with some conference stories, office updates, and a look ahead to upcoming events before welcoming special guests Angela Thompson and Ensemble Health Partners Angela shares her inspiring journey from hotel housekeeping to becoming a certified medical coder and discusses her AAPC Magazine article on negativity bias in medical coding. Learn how social media can influence confidence, why mindset matters when launching a coding career, and practical strategies for overcoming discouragement and building a positive professional network. Later in the show, the hosts welcome representatives from Ensemble Health Partners to discuss career opportunities, hiring needs, and what they look for in medical coding professionals.

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  From Learning to Leading: Sandra Roth's Medical Coding Story | #IAMAAPC

  Jul 2, 202645 min

  In this episode of #iamaapc, Sandra Roth, CPC, COC, CPB, COSC, shares how curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities led her to a rewarding career in medical coding. Hear her story, the lessons she's learned along the way, and her advice for anyone considering a career in healthcare. #iamaapc #medicalcoding #medicalcoder #aapc #healthcarecareers #careerjourney

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  AI in Coding, Member Benefits Deep Dive & the Mentor City Program | AAPC Social Hour

  Jun 26, 202650 min

  ***Recorded June 26, 2026*** Alex is out, so Dave holds it down with Missy Kirshner from the AAPC National Advisory Board and Kristen Reber from the National Office for a walkthrough of what your AAPC membership actually includes. We have a conversation about AI at work, including how AAPC is rolling out its own Copilot tool and why coders have heard "your job is going away" before (twenty years ago it was EMR). From there, Kristen does a live tour of the career tools page on aapc.com, covering the resume builder, mock interviewer, career development program, free member webinars, the AAPC Magazine quiz trick you probably didn't know about, and the new email signature generator. Missy breaks down the Mentor City program and previews the Lead career summit, the final installment in the Grow, Build, Lead career elevation series. Also covered: chapter officer nominations in August, the Emerging Leaders program (applications open in November), and a whole lot of free CEUs hiding in plain sight. Career tools: www.aapc.com #aapc #medicalcoding #medicalbilling #healthcarerevenucycle #cpc #memberbenefits #mentorship #aipodcast #aapcchapters #riskcon

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  Resilience, Reinvention, and Coding: Myra Simmons & Renee Baucum's Stories | AAPC Social Hour

  Jun 15, 20261 hour

  Alex and Dave are back with two incredible members of AAPC's Chapter Advisory Board: Myra Simmons and Renee Baucum. Both share deeply personal stories of resilience, from Myra's journey from living on the streets of DC with her young son to becoming a Director of Coding and adjunct professor, to Renee's path through being a military spouse, single motherhood, and divorce while serving as a chapter president. Myra and Renee open up about finding their specialties (surgical coding and inpatient CDI), navigating remote work, building community through local chapters, and why mentorship changed everything for them. They also share advice for newly certified coders on getting that first job: get involved, get networking, and let your local chapter be your launchpad. Plus, get updates on RISKCON (June 23-24, virtual, still time to register), upcoming travel to the Seattle Regional and HealthCon DC, and a peek behind the scenes at AAPC's conference planning. In this episode: - Myra's journey from homelessness to healthcare leadership - Renee's path through CDI, local chapters, and the CAB - Advice for new coders on landing your first job - RISKCON registration details (member price $695) - Why local chapters are the heart of AAPC Register for RISCON: aapc.com #aapc #medicalcoding #medicalbilling #healthcarerevenucycle #cdi #riskcon #aapcmembers #localchapters #cpc #inpatientcoding

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  HEALTHCON Highlights, RiskCon Preview & What's Next for Risk Adjustment | AAPC Social Hour

  Jun 2, 202629 minS0

  <p>RECORDED MAY 13, 2026<br><br>Fresh off HEALTHCON in Dallas, Corella Lumpkins, and Dawn Carter reunite to share their biggest takeaways: the energy of 1,000+ like-minded healthcare professionals to the game-changing breakfast networking session. Then, get the inside scoop on RISKCON (June 23–24, fully virtual!) featuring 16 sessions and 12 CEUs focused on risk adjustment, value-based care, and the shift from retrospective to proactive strategies.</p><p>Dawn and Corella break down their sessions, including a legal and regulatory lens on risk adjustment, the past/present/future of risk adjustment, and how to succeed in value-based care without reinventing the wheel. Whether you're a co...

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