Jan 2013 Casa Grande AAPC Newsletter

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Casa Grande Local Chapter - AAPC Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2013. This year is going to be filled with exciting and intriguing healthcare topics. Please welcome your new 2013 Local Chapter Officers: President: Tara Johnson, CPC, CANPC, CGIC, CGSCS, COBGCS Email: [email protected] Vice President: Kathy Apodaca, CPC Email: [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer: Sharon Mares Email: [email protected] Coming together to build a better tomorrow.

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Did you get your 2013 coding books yet?

Recycle your old coding books to your local chapter to be used for the resource library for coders in need.

Going through hard times and need coding books to study for your CPC Exam. Contact your local chapter, they can help.

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Monthly Meetings

Mark Your Calendars • January 8, 2013 – CPT Updates • February 12, 2013 – Diabetes Education • March 12, 2013 – Code the Night With

Graffiti • May 14, 2013 – May Maynia • June 11, 2013 – Coder Day

Slice & Dice OP Report • July 9, 2013 – Coder’s Toolbox

Round Table • September 10, 2013 – Extreme Coding • October 8, 2013 – Become Your Own Head

Hunter – Resume Workshop • November 12, 2013 – Casino Coding Night

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CPC Exam Location Change New Location Address: Casa Grande Fire – Training Center 1637 E. McCartney Rd. Casa Grande, AZ 85122

CPC Exam Dates Schedule early to get a seat. *Reminder exam is 5 hours and 40 minutes February 9, 2013 @ 8:00am April 13, 2013 @ 8:00am June 8, 2013 @ 8:00am August 10, 2013 @ 8:00am October 12, 2013 @ 8:00am November 16, 2013 @ 8:00am

Come Support and Become a Member of the “Study Hall” Contact Sharon Mares Email: [email protected]


There’s a Code for That

Members putting the pieces together to get the picture.

Date: January 1, 2013 Volume: #1, Issue #1

Bring Your Business Cards – Networking Works

Did you tab your coding books yet?

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Coder’s Informational Page Insiders Tips and Tricks

• Are you ready for ICD-10?

• Get to know your “Study Hall”

• Find out about CEU opportunities

• Learn about your local chapter

• Benefits of networking

What’s New in the Coding Dept.

Congratulations New Certified Coders All your hard work as paid off. November Certifications

Danny Nunez, CPC-A Welcome new members to CG local chapter

Kimberly Navarro

Job Search Local job opportunities found here. Volunteer opportunities at Casa Grande Hospital. Find out if you can fill a need.

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Become CPC Certified

Need Your Help Do you like to investigate and write then become a part of your local chapter newsletter. If anyone has any interst in assisting in the monthly newsletter let us know. We welcome any new ideas to bring your coding news to you. Contact Sharon Mares Email: [email protected]

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There’s a Code for That

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Benefits of Membership

• Not just joining a coding organization but a family of coders to help guide you through your coding career.

• Free CEUs

• Use the local chapter as your sounding board for your toughest coding cases.

• Up-to-date guideline changes

• Tools and resources to make coding more user friendly and more efficient.

• Attend confernece and seminars

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Coder’s Tips and Tricks Always carry your business card

Never know when a new opportunity will strike Understand the coding guidelines Don’t be afraid to ask for help Create cheat sheets

Coding Resource Corner Useful Websites

www.codingcertification.org www.justcoding.com

www.icd10monitor.com

www.aapc.com

www.ahima.org

Special Thanks To: Channel Publishing, Ltd. for donating the book “Clinotes” to our resource library to enhance teaching opportunities for members partcipating in “Study Hall”. CGLC thanks Craig Puckett, President of Channel Publishing, Ltd.

Remember: Coders are the bread and butter of the facility

Reminders

• Monthly meetings on 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 6:00pm at Sunlife 865 N. Arizola Rd. Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Use the West entrance to the building

• Bring your coding books with you to meetings

• Come to meetings ready to enhance your coding knowledge

• Meetings are excellent opportunities to find out where the coding needs are

• Free tasty snacks at meetings-you might find your next potluck recipe there.

Date: January 1, 2013 Volume: #1, Issue #1

Accurate Codes = Paycheck

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