Code Rhetoric With Tam' Talk: Recent Episodes
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Struggling with combination coding?
This coding break episode is for you.
What documentation is needed and how to use your ICD-10-CM Manuals to look them up.
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
I'm providing a quick overview of my process for analyzing medical coding denials.
Did I miss anything?
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Are you receiving healthcare claim denials?
What are some of the main reasons for healthcare claim denials?
Tune in as I share the top (4) reasons according to AI.
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Does medical coding affect our mental health?
There are several ways coding can have an impact on our mental health.
Tune in as I share some tips to combat mental health woes such as isolation, depression, anxiety and more.
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Do you consider yourself an old school or new school Coder?
Interested in creating digital content? You need some old school and some new school coding to do it.
Here's why
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
Welcome back to another coding break.
If I were a newly certified coder I would pursue the following:
Home Health, Telehealth
Surgery (ASC)(Ambulatory Surgery Centers)
DME(Durable Medical Equipment)
Tune in to hear why.
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What's going on in Medical Coding, today?
It's raining cats and dogs and apparently algorithmic AI healthcare changes.
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
There have been updates to the No Surprise Billing Act.
We will be focusing specifically on Texas updates.
Learn about the drastic reduction in IDR administrative fees and your rights as a healthcare consumer.
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I attended the AAPC's Healthcon Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Tune in for my recap!
New coding certification announced
Next nation Healthcon stop will be in Washington DC 2027
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Can you perform medical coding without a certification?
Let's chat about it!
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Question: How do you deal with negative coding leadership?
Response: It depends on the scenario.
Tune in as I share my response and perspective on poor coding leadership.
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This is your reminder to take your coding breaks!
Is productivity and external noise weighing you down? If so, it's time to take a coding break.
Have you noticed an uptick in Mental Health codes (F40-F49)?
Combat Coder burnout.
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Where's the MEAT when it comes to provider documentation?
Are healthcare providers documenting appropriately? Your documentation is important for medical coding assignment and reimbursement.
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
What's trending in the Medical Coding industry?
We knew about artificial intelligence (AI), but are we discussing ICD-11? Yes, we are.
Tune in to the Coding Break Podcast to learn what else is trending.
"Are you a doctor? I am today!"- Pretender
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Networking is important in the medical coding industry.
There are different ways to network.
I share my personal networking experiences that opened the doors to new coding opportunities for myself, as well as, others.
Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
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What exactly are complex coding tasks according to artificial intelligence?
How does one pivot in this industry?
What are the variables to the results found with Google AI?
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
I'm back from my extended coding break. Let's really dive into the conversation surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI). It's trending. It's scary. It's helpful. Your job is secure or is it?
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Happy 2026!
The year to apply what you observed in 2025.
Re-Introduction of our online Specialty Coding Bootcamps
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You passed the medical coding certification exam, now what?
Do you possess these additional skills when searching for a coding role?
Employers are not only searching for the certification, they need to know if you have other skills such as time management and flexibility, just to name a couple.
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
Welcome back to another coding break.
Question(s) of the break:
What are your thoughts on AI?
Where can I receive AI training?
To learn more about medical coding, take our self paced online medical coding course or coding bootcamps, visit my website.
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Are you a compliant employee? Medical Coder?
Compliance is not just for certain employees. It is applicable to all employees, from the top to the bottom.
What are some of the reasons why compliance in the workplace was created?
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What are you waiting on to drop your medical coding content?
Inexperienced coders are dropping medical coding content like experienced(season) medical coding professionals.
I'm here for it. Here's why.
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You completed the medical coding program, now what?
Listen in to learn the other skills needed to be a success at medical coding
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In need of Coding CEU's?
In this episode of the Coding Break, I share some of my 'go-to' resources for obtaining my continuing education units.
I started a focus Music Playlist for my coders!
Medical Coders need music to relax, be productive and focus. I decided to share my playlist on our YouTube channel (Code Rhetoric with Tam' Talk). Take a listen!
Links to CEU Resources:
BC Advantage
https://www.billing-coding.com...
AAPC
www.aapc.com
CMS(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
www.cms.gov
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How are you conducting your coding job search?
I stumbled across a red flag coding job posting. Are we still assigning ICD-9 codes in 2025?
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Now that you have secured the coding role, how are you managing your income?
In this episode of the Coding Break, I share some simple tips for living comfortably and successfully on a coder's salary.
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As a newly certified medical coding professional, you should consider certain things before your job search or prior to accepting a coding role.
Is the Coding Department a good fit for your medical coding goals?
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Howdy Coder Pro's! How are we doing with the new 2026 ICD Guidelines and codes?
In this episode, I discussed (3) ICD-10 Coding Guideline changes.
HIV Coding
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, in Remission Coding
Multiple Sites Coding
An ICD-10 Breakdown YT video is forthcoming!
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How is the government shutdown affecting the medical coding industry? Reimbursement of claims?
I'm seeing an influx of new coders and coding roles.
Let's talk about it!
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Stumped on your next coding pivot? Don't be afraid to share your coding expertise, experiences and perspective with the world. An up and coming coder is waiting for you!
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Have you secured your 2026 ICD-10-CM & PCS Coding Manual? If not, order today.
Many new codes, changes and deletions.
You can download the updates via my website:
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Do you have a specific salary range for coding roles?
Is $29.00 per hour ok for auditing? Tune in as I share the questions to ask when your coding services are requested or when looking for a potential coding role.
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How much does a Medical Coding Professional make?
A credentialed coding professional has the potential to make six figures or more.
Can you make a high salary? It depends...
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What can I do with a medical coding certification?
With the help of my compadre, AI(Artificial Intelligence), we compiled a list of roles held by medical coders.
To learn more or study to become a medical coder, visit my website.
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Being a remote coder has its benefits but have we researched the disadvantages of working remote?
Tune in as I share some of the disadvantages of being a remote coder.
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I am a credentialed Medical Coding Professional with (25+) years experience ranging from Coding leadership, Compliance Auditor, Educator and Consultant.
I have taught medical coding on the collegiate level, as well as, through my online course.
Coding Credentials: CPC, CGENSC ,AAPC Approved Medical Coding Instructor
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Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) really taking over the medical coding industry? Should medical coders be worried?
Tune in to learn how we can roll with the punches of AI in the medical coding industry.
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Taking a quick coding break to briefly discuss the Big Beautiful Bill impact on the medical coding industry as it relates to Medicaid Cuts.
This is what I would do as a consumer....
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Learn to maximize what's in your hand. In the case of your medical coding certification and /or experience, squeeze the life out of it. What can you do with your coding experience?
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
Welcome back to another coding break episode. I wanted to address the elephant in the room and provide some encouragement and insight to studying for your coding certification.
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Everyone is a leader. Perhaps, the leader is in the wrong position. Is this a possible reason the employee-employer doesn't align with each other?
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Are you lacking confidence as a coder? Do you feel like your skills aren't where they need to be to do your job?
This coding break is for you. Learn the strategies I use to develop winning confidence!
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
Is our healthcare system failing us? What's happening to medical coding? Will it still be around?
Tune in as I share my thoughts, personal experiences and reassurance as it relates to the medical coding and healthcare industry.
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Howdy Coder Pro's and welcome to our first coding break of 2025!
We're upgrading or evolving in 2025.
What to expect?
Follow me on TikTok as I have joined the ranks of HillmanTok University to teach Medical Coding.
Returning to the beginning basics on YouTube with long form tutorials and surgical case breakdowns.
New code changes according to Google AI.
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I'm back with another Coding Break Coded Car Conversation. Ride with me to work as I share some tips on being a coding Intrapreneur and entrepreneur. I briefly touch on monetizing your content and collaborating with brands outside of medical coding.
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
We're furthering the conversation on certification overkill. I'm sharing a real life example in hope to shed some insight.
I decided to spice up the intro a little bit.
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Howdy Coder Pro's! I'm taking a Coding break in the fall Windy City of Chicago!
Let's have a quick chat about some networking. strategies at a big conference. Connect with some very important people whether you are a newbie or seasoned coder.
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When is having too many credentials too many? Listen I'm as I share my perspective on holding or pursuing too many coding credentials. What's really the issue?
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Welcome to another coding break!
Question from listening viewer:
What tips can you provide to prepare for the coding examination?
Response:
Relax. Relate. Release.
In this episode, I share some general recommendations that worked for me when I sat for the exam.
Present day, I share these same tips with my coaching clients and students.
I'll be sharing a visual video sharing how to organize your coding materials in preparation for the examination.
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Can we agree that we are all going to disagree? Once we grasp this understanding we can start to cultivate peace. As we enter the heightened political climate, we need to tap into this message and give consideration to the question.
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The coding breaks be breaking, don't they? It's been a minute since dropping another podisode but I wanted to give an update on my return to the office.
I'm thinking in-house is my jam! Listen in and I'll tell you why.
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I'm heading back to the office! I think my 'Remote Coding ' era is coming to an end. Do you prefer the remote or office setting? There are pros and cons to both settings.
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Howdy Coder Pro's!
I passed my exam! Now, that I have completed my Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare journey, I can provide a better and true perspective on its involvement in healthcare and Medical Billing and Coding.
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As we embark on our new YouTube series 'How-To' Maximize Your Coding Certification, it is important to build your coding community. From fellow coding colleagues, to supporters and learners, these individuals will provide that added boost as you strive and thrive in your next Coding pivotal endeavor!
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Today, on our coding break, I dive into a conversation about Work From Home or Remote Coding loneliness.
Do we experience loneliness as a remote coder or are we too busy meeting coding and productivity goals?
I wrote a book(link below) and included a section sharing recommendations and tips for combatting loneliness as a remote coder.
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Has your confidence been shaken in the coding industry? Struggling to find a coding role or perhaps you are dealing with some conflict with leadership? This Coding Break episode is for you. I share my personal confidence struggles as it relates to the medical coding. Cheer up! It's not you.
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I recently started my journey in learning more about Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Thus far, we're good as a Coding professional. AI is here to speed up the process and reduce human coding errors.
As I progress, I'll continue to share my insights with you.
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What steps should you take to secure a remote coding contract when residing abroad(outside of the US)?
Be prepared to share your desired remote coding role with your potential employer or recruiter.
Join our Facebook Community to learn of job opportunities.
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How many times have we been afraid to ask for help due to our lack of knowledge surrounding a particular specialty or coding service? It is ok to seek assistance to ensure you are coding accurately. You are still a successful coding professional!
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I'm having a not so light-hearted conversation about performance and test anxiety. What can you do to get a handle on it? What are some external factors causing your anxiety?
Change how you approach the certification exam and assessments.
Preparation prevents problems.
The importance of feedback. A lost art.
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What are some morning routines to ensure a successful and productive day as a remote coder? Tune in as I share some of my morning routines.
Remember to take your coding break!
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It's time to take your coding break! Join me for a light-hearted conversation on Coder Burnout. What is it? What causes burnout? How can we prevent it?
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We're back from a long break! So many things to talk about but I'll address strategies for maximizing your certification. You can do other things with your coding credential. Listen in as I provide some ideas to get you started.
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Are you experiencing coder burnout? Perhaps, it is time for you to take your coding break. As a coding professional who suffered from coder burnout, I am sharing the importance of slowing down and taking your breaks. You are not a lazy coding professional. You don't lack ambition. You are striving to work smarter not harder.
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The skills I developed as Coding Professional are beneficial in my journey as a law student. Test prep and research are just a couple of the skills I developed as a coder.
About Me:
Experienced Medical Coding and Compliance consultant, entrepreneur and educator with (25+) years in the Health Information Management, Coding and Compliance industry.
Credentials: CPC, CGENSC, CPC-I(AAPC Approved Coding Instructor)
Specializations: Multi-specialty, Physician based, Outpatient and Corporate Compliance
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What are strategies are needed for a successful audit? I spilling the tea on some of the strategies I utilize to when conducting audits. From what to look for to resources to solidify your findings.
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I am a credentailed Medical Coding Instructor through American Academy of Professional Coders(AAPC), online serial entrepreneur and a community collge educator. I have 20+ years of experience ranging from Coding and Compliance leadership, auditing, coding and education. I have spoken on various platforms across the country educating other Health Information Management (HIM) professionals on various industry topics.
Background: Multi-specialty(ProFee, Outpatient, ASC, Emergency Room Services,Management and Corporate Compliance
Education:
Associate in Business Management- Montreat College
Bachelors in Liberal Arts-Clayton State University
Currently pursuing a law degree at Texas A & M School of Law
Email: abrahammedicalcodingcoach@gmail.com (Business Inquiries ONLY)
It is important that we maintain a healthy work-life balance when it comes to our mental health as a remote coding and health information management professional. Listen in as I talk about some of the resources and strategies I use to avoid burnout in the workplace and why I promote other brands on my platforms instead of coding.
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Tune in to learn of the different roles of a coding credential holder. This is a general and very basic list to get you started. A credentialed coder can work in healthcare, law, business, education or technology. Some roles should be accompanied with coding experience.
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Listen in as I have a conversation with Bridgette Stephens Miller, CEO and Founder of IdeaCentre HIM Solutions LLC about entreprenuership, evolving as a Health Information Management Professional, IdeaCentre's mentoring program, pivoting post pandemic and anticipation of her 2023 CEU's With a View Conference..
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Strugg;ing with public speaking or presenting as a coding professional? I invited Distinguished Toastmaster and Division Director of the Year, Shikina Zeigler to share some strategies and tips on overcoming fear and developing confidence as public speaker and presenter. She also shares some tips on preparing for your public speaking event and the benefits of joining Toastmaster.
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Medical Coding is a great career for those seeking to enter the healthcare industry. Ensure this is the path for you before investing your time and finances. Succeeding in medical coding is a process. Listen in as I share some insight into the industry.
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Are you meeting your coding productivity requirements? Listen in as I discuss why productivity is important and share a few tips on reaching your coding productivity goals.
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Tam' Talk sharing some quick tips on networking in the coding industry. Listen in as I share some do's and more don'ts when it comes to networking. The industry is big. Yet, the industry is very small.
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Listen in as we have a humorous conversation about the overly credentialed epidemic. Really not an epidemic but I pose the question of why so many coding credentials? If you don't know already, you're important. Consider why you are pursuing so many credentials. It's none of my business but why?
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We're are officially back to share some of what's going on in the Health Information and Coding Industry! Stay tuned...
Contemplating contract coding? Listen in as I share some of the benefits and requirements for succeeding at contract coding. I also dispel some of the myths surrounding contract coding.
Company Coders Versus Contract Coders, dispelling the myth. How are you holding up with the new E/M changes? Are you staying active?Get active with Risk Adjusting Active Wear and possibly more Coding Camps are on the way
Conducting a coding check-in since the New Year! How it's going and where it's going from the remote coder's perspective and the importance of self-care? Whethering the Evaluation and Management Coding guidelines and a go-to tool for assistance.
We're taking a short break for the holiday season but while doing so we have opened the Virtual Coding Camps! Learn a new area of coding or grab a refresher sesh. Register today by visiting our website and clicking on Abraham Coding University for your virtual coding camp.
Ready to take your coding experience to the next level? Learn how I took my Coding and Compliance experience and knowledge on the entrepreneurial journey. What's your business aspiration?
What's your entry into the coding industry? Listen in as Tam' Talk share her journey into the Coding and Compliance industry. Learn how her little 'white lie' along with the advice from her aunt and the Lord landed her into her coding and compliance journey. If you can read, you can code is her breakthrough statement. Learn the characteristics needed coupled with your natural gifts to evolve in the Coding industry or any industry.
What's your coding rhythm? Listen to learn the different coding rhythms. 2021 Evaluation and Management services are on the way! Are you ready?
Listen in as Joanne and I have an unscripted code rhetoric conversation about the good, the bad and not so cute topics of the coding industry. From Old School vs. New School coding, my coding heartburns and how Joanne coined the term #SweatShopCoding. Don't miss this conversation. Learn to practice meditation through our Wellness Wednesday Tip and the Calm Meditation app.
Are multiple certifications required to code? Listen in as Tam' Talks about the certification plethora and what is needed to succeed in the coding industry. Are you getting up and getting out? Don't forget to apply the Wellness Wednesday tips!
Listen in as I discuss the good, bad and the ugly of the coding industry. Gather industry updates, coding tips and Wellness Wednesday advice.
Discussing all things coding-related. The good. The bad and sometimes the ugly. Gain some industry insights to help you become a successful coder.
Are you in search a coding job? Learn the strategies and tips on landing that gig.Get the perspectives of a hirer(Interviewer) and hiree(applicant). Make sure the right fit for the role.
Introducing our Virtual Mini Coding Camps! Need a refresher or looking to learn a new specialty during the pandemic? This is for you! Cost is $20 per camp. Pre-register at www.abrahammedicalcodingcoachllc com.
Are you experiencing coder burnout? Do you know the signs? Listen in as Tam' talks about the signs of coder burnout along with some strategies and tips on combatting or prevention.
Where are we going with the Code Rhetoric with Tam' Talk podcast? We will begin having conversations surrounding the humanistic side of coding. I'll be sharing perspectives from a coding leader, as well as, a coding employee. We'll also discuss what's trending in Coding and Compliance, tips on securing the bag or coding role and more. Stay tuned as you don't want to miss the conversation!
Are your time management skills slipping away? Listen in as I share some strategies on reclaiming your time. Don't forget to check out the blog post on our website at www.abrahammedicalcodingcoachllc.com
Listen in as Tam' shares the different aspects and perspectives on being a medical coder. Tune in as she shed some light on the good, bad and the indifference of the medical coding industry.
Listen in as Tam' Talk discusses Remote Coding! Is it for every coder? Tune in to learn more.