Columbia River Coders

** Attention, those who would like to volunteer to be a chapter officer for next year. **
We are seeking fresh volunteer officers for our chapter!
Aug. 13 - Virtual info session and Q&A, 6-7pm Eastern
https://aapc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IZXgJmzYRf2f8MhWQy3zHA
No CEUs for attending info session, however chapter officers receive 0.5 CEUs per month via newsletter quiz
New 2-year term: Jan 2027-Dec 2028
Elections held in October
Nominations for names will be taken until mid September. You may nominate yourself or someone else.
The roles in the chapter are: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Education officer and New member development.
Visit the Local Chapters page on your AAPC account to learn more

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Dare to Lead: Explore Chapter Leadership Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Interested in becoming an AAPC Chapter Leader? Join this online informational session to learn what the role involves, the responsibilities and benefits of serving, and how you can make an impact in your local professional community. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about....

** Check it out, asked to share that AAPC currently has an early bird discount on the upcoming regional Healthcon in Seattle this fall. **

Regional Healthcon: Seattle, Washington
October 5-7, 2026
Attend in person or virtually
Check out AAPC -> Events for a $300 discount

** See below for an opportunity that was sent our way to share. **

From: "Mark Bushey"
Subject: Medical Coding and CDI Study Opportunity - Receive $300

My name is Mark Bushey, and I am a Resource Manager with Fieldwork, Inc., a national market research company. For more than 40 years, Fieldwork has helped connect researchers with consumers and professionals to gather valuable feedback that supports the development and improvement of products, services, and experiences.
We are currently conducting a market research study regarding software used by Medical Coding and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) professionals and are seeking qualified Medical Coding and CDI specialists to participate in a 60-minute online interview. Qualified participants will receive $300 as a thank you for their time and feedback.
I am reaching out to ask whether you would be willing to share the questionnaire link below with your chapter members. Interested members can complete a brief questionnaire to determine whether they qualify for participation.
Questionnaire Link: https://opinari.fieldwork.com/surveys/6883NRC26OR
You may already be familiar with Fieldwork, but if not, we invite you to learn more at Fieldwork. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to connect with members of your chapter and learn from their experiences and perspectives.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mark Bushey
Resource Manager
Fieldwork NRC
888-863-4353

Survey

** Just a heads up, there will be no meeting in August. **

AAPC local chapter meeting: Congestive Heart Failure | CEU AWARD: 1.0
Local Chapter Virtual Meeting
Start Date: 7/21/2026
Timezone: Pacific
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Finish Date: 7/21/2026
Finish Time: 7:15 PM
Length of Event 1.25 hours
Fee: $0.00
CEUs: 1.00
Event Location Information
Location:
Click here to join the event
Pre-registration is required. The meeting link will be sent automatically after you register.
Speaker Information
Speaker: Michele Hamilton, RN, CCDS-O, CRC Approved Instructor; Jill Greene
RSVP Information
RSVP Name: Hilary Cramer
RSVP Phone: 971-998-5257
RSVP Email: [email protected]
Event Segment Education Topic Topic Description Presenter Start Units
Presentation Congestive Heart Failure coding Congestive Heart Failure coding Michele Hamilton, RN, CCDS-O, CRC Approved Instructor 6:00 PM 1.00
Chapter Business Chapter business and gift card winners Jill Greene 7:00 PM 0.25

Thanks to everyone who attended our May meeting today!

May Maynia! 1.5 CEUs ** This is IN PERSON **
Local Chapter Meeting
Start Date: 5/16/2026
Timezone: Pacific
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Finish Date: 5/16/2026
Finish Time: 2:15 PM
Length of Event 2.00 hours
Fee: $0.00
CEUs: 1.50
Event Location Information
Location:
Moda/ODS Building
10505 SE 17th Ave
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
United States
Directions:
Building entrance is on the East side, facing 17th Ave. The door is locked on weekends so someone will be stationed at the entrace to let you in. Call Hilary @ 971-998-5257 for questions.
Speaker Information
Speaker: Jennifer Davidson; Jill Greene; Jill Greene
RSVP Information
RSVP Name: Hilary Cramer
RSVP Phone: 971-998-5257
RSVP Email: [email protected]
Event Segment Education Topic Topic Description Presenter Start Units
Welcome Jennifer Davidson 12:00 PM 0.25
Presentation Common Modifier Mistakes We'll discuss when to use 25 vs 57, which situation calls for 58 or 78 or 79, and finally 51 vs 59 with a discussion on XS/XE/XP/XU Jill Greene 12:30 PM 0.75
Break 1:15 PM 0.25
Presentation Psychology Coding Psych vs HBAI, CPT codes and ICD-10 diagnoses Jill Greene 1:30 PM 0.75

Walk & Talk location change

What: Day in the Life of a Coder Walk & Talk
When: Saturday, May 9th at noon

Where: Glendoveer Nature Trail 14700 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97230 The parking lot is at NE 148th and NE Halsey

More: It's a 2-mile, mostly unpaved, walking trail around the golf course. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Get to know your fellow chapter members and learn about what we do all day!

CEUs: 1
Cost: FREE!

Here are the details for our June meeting:

6/16/26 @ 6pm
Effective Appeals Writing with La’Shonta Burgess

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jun 16, 2026 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MDLPA1CaTX2g6X29jv62LQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Effective Appeal Writing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Effective Appeal Writing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.