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Medical Record Coders as AI Architects

Libman Education — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:07:32 +0000

Let’s look at 5 critically important HI skills and how they transfer to an AI-supported environment:

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Never Say ‘Never:’ How I Learned to Love CPT Coding of Spinal Procedures

Kim Huey, MJ, CHC, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, CPCO, COC — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:41:52 +0000

With spinal fusion procedures moving off the Inpatient Only list, CPT coding for spine surgeries is a skill every outpatient coder should master.

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ICD-10-PCS April 1, 2026: Tiny Tweaks with Big Coding Consequences

Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:19:50 +0000

Not every change to the ICD-10-PCS code set is earth shattering but small changes can have significant impacts that need to be understood and mastered. A missed or mis-applied code is an error and can lead to poor data quality, missed revenue or a potential denial.

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CCS: What the Coding Credential Exam Really Tests

Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:57 +0000

Preparing for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam means stepping outside your daily coding comfort zone.

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Aliea Strader, RHIT, CCS, Client Success Advocate

Libman Education — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:54:38 +0000

Aliea Strader, RHIT, CCS, Client Success Advocate Aliea Strader joined Libman Education after graduating from Waukesha Community Technical College in Pewaukee, Wisconsin with an associate’s degree in health information technology. For 16 years, prior to returning to school for HIT, Aliea was a healthcare lab tech where she saw firsthand the importance of continuous education

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10 Questions to Ask Autonomous Coding Vendors (And Why They Matter!)

Kacie Geretz, RHIA, CPMA, CPC, CCA — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:21:51 +0000

Let’s explore the ten questions you need to ask potential autonomous coding vendors and why asking these questions helps ensure the success of your AI system deployment.

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Hierarchy of Coding Authority: The Key to Effective Denial Defense

Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:10:54 +0000

This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, explores how to anchor appeals in the ICD‑10‑CM/PCS classifications and Official Guidelines, position Coding Clinic correctly within that hierarchy, and construct written rationales that both defend coding accuracy and support organizational compliance.

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Q & A with Dr. Z: MRI Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation of Prostate

David Zielske, MD, CIRCC, COC, CCVTC, CCC, CCS, RCC — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:12:31 +0000

Regarding the facility coding, would we submit the comprehensive CPT code, 55882?

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From Fear to Fluency to Leadership: HI Professionals and Ethical AI Implementation

Julie A. Shay, MBA-HIN, RHIA, FAHIMA, FACHDM, ACUE — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:08:55 +0000

Healthcare data is deeply personal and highly regulated. HI professionals understand data provenance, audit trails, HIPAA implications, and documentation standards. These competencies are not diminishing in value; they are increasing.

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ICD-10-PCS: Differentiating Between Cranial and Spinal Dura and Spaces

Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:50:47 +0000

Hear nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS expert and Libman Education course author Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discuss what you need to know about nervous system anatomy when differentiating between cranial and spinal dura and spaces in this free, brief presentation.

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