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10/13/2026

AAPC followed HEALTHCON Regional 2026 with AUDITCON on Oct. 8–9, bringing together virtual and in-person attendees in the Lake Washington/Seattle, Washington, area.

While HEALTHCON Regional covered a broad range of healthcare topics, including medical coding, billing, compliance, clinical documentation, and revenue cycle management, AUDITCON focused exclusively on medical auditing and the challenges faced by auditing professionals.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about AUDITCON 2026 and its focus on advancing medical auditing expertise: https://www.aapc.com/blog/94487-auditcon-2026-leads-the-way-to-auditing-excellence/?utm_campaign=34133507-Blog%202026&utm_content=387332129&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-157062124329364

AAPC followed its HEALTHCON regional conference, Oct. 5-7, with AUDITCON, Oct. 8-9. Each hybrid conference was held virtually and in person in Lake

10/12/2026

Spooky Season is here, and we’re celebrating with the perfect image for our October Caption Contest!

Think you can come up with a caption that’s clever, funny, or downright spooky? Share your entry in the comments using for a chance to win a free webinar of your choice!

The deadline to enter is October 18 at 11:59 p.m. MST, so don’t wait until the last minute!

We can’t wait to see what you come up with this month!

10/07/2026

HEALTHCON Regional 2026 brought learning, innovation, and connection to Seattle. Take a look back at some of the highlights from an incredible few days with the AAPC community. https://hubs.la/Q04zxFjb0

Healthcare business professionals from across the country gathered at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton, Wash., Oct. 5-7, for AAPC’s HEALTHCON HEALTHCON by AAPC delivered more than 40 education sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on the healthcare revenue cycle.

10/06/2026

CPT® 2027 is on the way, and the AMA CPT® Editorial Panel had a busy year! Not counting early release codes, the changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2027 include 111 new codes, 63 deleted codes, and 60 revised codes. Once you factor in the early release codes that are already effective, the totals climb to 299 new codes, 74 revised codes, and 80 deleted codes.

That's a lot to keep up with, but Raemarie Jimenez, CPC, CDEO, CIC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CANPC, CRHC, AAPC President of Content and Curriculum, has you covered. Watch for her full CPT® 2027 review in the December issue of AAPC the Magazine, and join her webinar "2027 CPT® Coding Updates" on Nov. 24 to get ready before the new year.

Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04zkrlS0

Which CPT® change are you most curious about? Tell us in the comments!

Raemarie currently manages AAPC's product development, is a coding liaison to the AMA CPT® Editorial Panel, and has more than 20 years of experience in the medical field. With AAPC, she has also served as the clinical development manager for the exams program, national externship director, and as a...

10/05/2026

Day one of HEALTHCON Regional is underway!

Raemarie Jimenez, AAPC’s President of Membership and Content, kicked off this morning’s general session with a reminder of the power of connection:

“I don’t know the answer, but man, I know someone who does. And that’s the beauty of being part of a community like this. You don’t have to have all the answers yourself. You just have to know where to find them—and who to ask.”

Her message was a great reminder that events like HEALTHCON Regional are about more than education. They’re about meeting people, sharing knowledge, and building relationships that continue long after the conference ends.

10/05/2026

As we head into the start of HEALTHCON Regional, learning is our main focus.
As coders, we know the learning never stops. What is one way you stay up to date with current coding guidelines?

Share your tips and strategies in the comments!

09/30/2026

Congratulations to AAPC President of Membership and Content Raemarie Jimenez on being recognized as one of Utah’s Women to KNOW!

This recognition celebrates women who are making an impact through leadership, achievement, and service in their industries and communities.

Rae has spent her career championing the medical coding profession and the people who make it stronger. We’re proud to see her leadership and contributions recognized alongside other influential women across Utah.

Congratulations, Rae!

09/30/2026

Are you ready for Oct. 1? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Centers (CMS) has released updated coding and payment files for the fourth quarter, with changes taking effect Oct. 1. Review the latest updates, check for changes that may affect coding and reimbursement, and make sure you’re ready for Q4.

Read the full guide: https://hubs.la/Q04yK0Cj0

Your guide to CMS’ fourth quarter coding and payment files. We in the industry always say that nothing stays the same in the business of healthcare. If

09/30/2026

Eleven years ago today, the coding world said goodbye to an old friend.
September 30, 2015, was the final day ICD-9-CM could be used for HIPAA-covered healthcare services. The very next day, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS became the required standards.

Why it mattered: The shift brought a huge leap in detail, from roughly 14,000 diagnosis codes to about 68,000, supporting better documentation, quality reporting, and population health insights. Coders led the way through training and payer readiness, and your expertise made this transition work.

Whether you lived through the switch or joined the profession after, you're part of a legacy of adaptability. Coding evolves, and so do we.

Tell us: Where were you on October 1, 2015? Share your ICD-10 go-live story below!

09/29/2026

Happy Coder’s New Year!

For medical coders, the new year starts October 1 when the latest ICD-10 code changes take effect.

Get ready for the new coding year and order your books today!