HIM Transitions : May 2009

First AAPC Chapter Meeting May 26, 2009 7:41 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: I attended my first AAPC local chapter meeting last week. The meeting was an informal session on the daily duties of a coder. Coders shared their stories on a typical day at the office. Some people had a dual role of office manager/coder and others functioned Read More...
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Fame and Privacy May 18, 2009 10:55 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: The major news outlets have done stories on actress Farrah Fawcett's battle with cancer. I watched part of her documentary and felt compassion for someone going through a horrible illness in public. The price of fame comes with a high cost. In addition Read More...
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Certifiable May 12, 2009 9:03 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: Over the last 6 months my behavior can best be described as certifiable. This is an old school term that means that I have been totally off my rocker. I have not been the most pleasant person to live with these few months. My husband was just about ready Read More...
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Looking Forward to Summer May 5, 2009 8:35 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: I am definitely looking forward to summer. This is the time of the year when students are preparing for their final exams and submitting projects. The level of anxiety among students is extremely high. Not to mention that they are preparing to go on externships. Read More...
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