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Smile for the camera! Your exam requires an external we**am to capture your face, hands, keyboard, and surrounding area. Before starting, you'll be asked to do a 360-degree scan of your room and desk, both at the beginning of the exam and after any breaks. Be sure to practice this setup before logging in.

Happy testing, from your friends at AAPC.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot program, giving eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries access to select GLP-1 medications for $50 per month from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. The initiative aims to improve affordability and access to weight-loss treatments for seniors with obesity and related conditions. Learn more:

CMS to Provide $50 Monthly Access to Certain GLP-1 Medications Medicare Part D recipients will soon receive help paying for their weight-loss treatments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will Medicare Part D recipients will soon receive help paying for their weight-loss treatments.

You’ve spoken, and we have listened. In fact, we’ve done a lot more. AAPC has made drastic improvements to our at-home testing process and platform, garnering 4.5/5 star reviews from our members who have tried it. “I actually preferred using the proctor over going to a testing facility. It felt better using my own equipment and being home. — Jen Loutsenhizer, CRC. See for yourself! Book an at-home exam today.

You don't need to be a computer expert to take the exam from home. But here's what you will need (and need to know) for a smooth experience:

- Reliable power source
- Internet speed of at least 10 Mbps
- A computer with admin privileges
- Internal speakers and microphone for communication with proctors
- External we**am
- Guardian browser installed
- No VPN allowed

Make sure everything's ready to go for exam day.

Happy testing, from your friends at AAPC.

CMS has published its Q3 HCPCS Level II code set update, effective July 1, 2026. Key changes include 39 new codes, descriptor revisions, payment updates, and more. Ensure your coding staff and systems are updated ahead of the deadline to avoid claim rejections or denials. Learn More:

CMS Updates HCPCS Level II Code Set Changes to service and supply codes go into effect Q3. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published on May 21 an anticipated quarterly CMS publishes the HCPCS Level II code set update for July.

DOCUCON 2026 agenda is live! This year’s agenda is packed with insights and strategies critical to today’s CDI workflow — designed to help you and/or your organization navigate change, strengthen performance, and stay competitive. Today is the last day to save $200 on registration. View the agenda and register now. https://hubs.la/Q04jlPJX0

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced six new HCPCS Level II codes in the April 2026 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Version 27.1 update for hypoglossal nerve neurostimulators used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Stay updated with the latest billing guidance in our latest blog post: https://hubs.ly/Q04jbZlV0

New Guidance for Billing Hypoglossal Nerve Neurostimulators The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) added six new HCPCS Level II codes to the April 2026 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) New codes describing hypoglossal nerve neurostimulators for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Alyssa Guerrero Quevedo is the winner of our May cartoon contest! She’ll receive an on-demand webinar of her choice.

Thanks to everyone who followed along and joined the fun this month. Stay tuned for a new cartoon caption contest in June.