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The Virtual Lab
October 6, 2009 3:03 PM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

I have been learning how to use the American Health Information Management Association virtual lab applications for the HIT program. The virtual lab simulates various HIM functions, such as release of information, master patient index (MPI), chart deficiencies Read More...

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ICD-10 Anxiety
September 21, 2009 7:34 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

I try to attend coding updates annually, and I always learn something new. I attended a workshop this week on the 2010 ICD-9 changes. The amount of information is just mind-boggling. It is a good thing I don't have to perform coding for a living. The Read More...

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Not Another Test
September 9, 2009 7:49 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

I was thrilled to pass the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certified professional coder (CPC) test on the first try this past spring. The experience was nerve wracking, and I didn't think I would survive it. Well, you are reading this blog, Read More...

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Volunteering
August 31, 2009 7:15 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

When I moved to North Carolina several years ago, I volunteered my time at a local shelter. I was hesitant at first because I didn't think I could really be of any help to these people in need. Once I was convinced by the shelter director, I signed up Read More...

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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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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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Post-Election Blues
November 10, 2008 9:03 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

The most urgent thing on my plate is studying for the CPC exam. I have purchased the CPC exam review guide, attended the CPC exam review, purchased index cards to study the medical terminology and came up with a study schedule. My intention this week Read More...

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CPC Exam Review
November 3, 2008 7:33 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

I attended the CPC Exam Review on Friday to prepare myself to take AAPC CPC exam. The exam review was offered by the local AAPC chapter to prepare applicants to take the exam. There were about forty participants representing insurance, physician offices, Read More...

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CPC Exam Strategy
October 27, 2008 9:58 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

I have been thinking of ways to tackle the CPC exam. The process of preparing for the examination is overwhelming. The CPC exam will cover medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, practice management, CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS coding conventions and guidelines. Read More...

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Test Preparation
October 20, 2008 9:02 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

I am preparing to take the coding certification examination by the AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders). I purchased the coding certification exam review text as suggested by one of the members of the AAPC. The exam text recommends certain Read More...

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Alphabet Soup
October 6, 2008 7:43 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC

I was never aware that there was an alternative coding certification until I went to work at the community college. Since I have been a member of AHIMA right after graduation, I have grown up with AHIMA. When I graduated from college, there were only Read More...

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