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  • Establish and maintain professional, ethical, and educational standards for professional coders.
  • Provide a national certification and credentialing process.
  • Support the national and local membership by providing educational products and opportunities to network.
  • Increase and promote national recognition and awareness of procedural and diagnostic coding.

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March 2012
 DATE: 
 03/08/2012 
March Morning Meeting 8:00-10:30A.M.
Presenter: Keenan Berghoff, M.D.
Topic: Newest techniques in laparoscopic surgery
Lewis and Clark Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Accomplished general surgeon Dr. Keenan Berghoff will share with use the newest and latest technology in laparoscopic surgery. A physicians view is always good to help coders understand the technical aspects of the surgery. Be sure to attend and learn from Dr. Berghoff. We will be having a visitor from National AAPC who will be talk to us about what's going on at the national level, that's the reason for the extended meeting time. We will be granting 2.5 CEU's for this meeting.

 DATE: 
 03/10/2012 
CPC Review Class
Presenter: Sheila Terry
Topic: CCPC PREP CLASS
Prairie View Room North kansas CIty Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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 DATE: 
 03/12/2012 
Study Hall 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic: CPC Study Hall
North Oak Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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 DATE: 
 03/24/2012 
CPC Exam
Presenter: Sarah Reed
Topic: CPC Exam
Prairie View Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM
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April 2012
 DATE: 
 04/09/2012 
CPC Study Hall 6:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic: CPC Study Hall
North Oak Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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 DATE: 
 04/12/2012 
April Morning Meeting 8:00-10:00 A.M.
Presenter: Brett Sramek, D.O.
Topic: Under the Microscope
Prairie View Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Dr. Sramek, a pathologist who specializes in colon pathology will share details about colon disease as well as general pathology information. If you have ever wondered what they see under a microscope, be sure to come and find out.

 DATE: 
 04/14/2012 
Saturday ICD-10 Review 8:00-12:00
Presenter: Patrick Harper
Topic: ICD-10 Anatomy and Physiology Review
Prairie View Room
2800 Clay Edwards Drive North KC Hospital
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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This 4 hour course will be a review of Anatomy and Physiology that has been covered during the monthly meetings since the first of the year. Introduction to A&P Integumentary Muscles Bones

 DATE: 
 04/20/2012 
E&M Series- Basic E&M Coding 8:00-12:15
Presenter: Shellie Sulzberger, CPC
Topic: Basic E&M Coding Workshop
North Kanas City Hospital -
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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This 4 hour workshop will cover basic Evaluation and Management coding. Bring your CPT and ICD-9 books. Cost is $50.00 payable by check to: AAPC c/o Sherry Wright-Fontenot 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204 If paying for more than one attendee by credit card; to avoid multiple processing charges please call Sherry at: 913-789-3944 Class size is limited to 40. Please sign up soon, as classes will fill quickly.

 DATE: 
 04/20/2012 
E&M Series Advanced Coding 8:00-12:15
Presenter: Tracy Bird, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CPC-I
Topic: Advanced E&M Coding Workshop
North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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This course requires that you have been actively coding or have completed the basic E&M course. Bring your CPT and ICD-9 books. Cost is $50.00 Payable by check to AAPC-KC c/o Sherry Wright-Fontenot 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204 You may pay by credit card for one person on line, or if you are paying for multiple people; to avoid multiple processing charges, please call Sherry with your cc information at: 913-789-3944 This session will be held in the Missouri Room at NKC Hospital ( the room assignment may be subject to change so look for signs the day of the event.)

 DATE: 
 04/20/2012 
E&M Series - Auditing I -- 8:00-12:15
Presenter: Connie Craig, CPC
Topic: Auditing I - E&M Workshop Series
North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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This course will cover the 5 parts of the audit steps. Class size is limited to 20 attendees. Bring CPT and ICD-9 Books to class. Cost if $50.00 If paying by check: please make out to AAPC-KC mailed to: Sherry Wright-Fontonet 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204 You may pay by credit card on line, however, if you are paying for multiple attendees in order to avoid multiple processing fees, please call Sherry with your cc information at: 913-789-3944.

 DATE: 
 04/20/2012 
E&M Series - Advanced Coding 12;45-5:00
Presenter: Tracy Bird, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CPC-I
Topic: Advanced E&M Coding
North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Event Details:
This workshop is available to folks who have been actively coding or have taken the basic E&M course. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Be sure to bring your CPT and ICD-9 books to the workshop Cost is $50.00 If paying by check: make out to AAPC-KC Mail to: Sherry Wright-Fontenot 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204 You may pay by credit card on line for one attendee. For multiple attenddes if paying tby credit card please call Sherry with your cc number to avoid multiple processing fees. 913-789-3944

 DATE: 
 04/20/2012 
E&M Series - Auditing I - 12:45-5:00 PM
Presenter: Connie Craig, CPC
Topic: Auditing I E&M Series
North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Event Details:
This course is desinged for coders that want to begin auditing, or need a refresher in auditing. Please bring CPT and ICD-9 books. Cost is $50.00 If paying by check make it to: AAPC-KC Mail to: Sherry Wright-Fontenot 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204 You may pay by credit card on line, but if paying for multiple attendees by credit card, to avoid multiple processing fees please call Sherry with your cc information at: 913-789-3944 This course is limited to 20 attendees, so sign up soon.

 DATE: 
 04/20/2012 
E&M Series - Auditing II 12:45-5:00PM
Presenter: Stacy Harper, JD, CPC,
Topic: Auditing II E&M Workshop series
North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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This workshop is intended for those who are currently doing E&M Auditing and want to improve their auditing skills. You must have either competed audit I or currently auditing. This class is limited to 20 people. Bring CPT and ICD-9 books Cost is $50.00 Checks can be made to: AAPC-KC mailed to: Sherry Wright-Fontenot 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204 You may pay by credit card for 1 person on line. If using CC for multiple attendeees, call Sherry with cc information to avoid multiple processing fees. 913-789-3944

 DATE: 
 04/21/2012 
E&M Series - Basic E&M Coding 8:00-12:15
Presenter: Linda Duckworth, CPC
Topic: Basic E&M Coding
North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Event Details:
This workshop is designed for coding beginners. Please bring you CPT and ICD-9 books with you. Cost is $50.00 Make checks to: AAPC-KC Mail checks to: Sherry Wright-Fontenot 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204 You may use a credit card for one attendee. If paying by CC for multiple attendees call Sherry with your CC information to avoid multiple processing fees. 913-789-3944 Room assingment will be given at check in.

 DATE: 
 04/21/2012 
E&M SeriesAdvanced E&M Coding 8:00-12:15
Presenter: Sheila Terry, CPC
Topic: Advanced Evaluation & Management Coding
North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 MEETING
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Event Details:
This class is designed for coders that have basic knowledge but want to learn more. Class size is limited to 30 attendees. Please bring CPT and ICD-9 books to class. Cost is $50.00 Make checks to: AAPC-KC Mail checks to: Sherry Wright-Fontenot 7315 Fontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204 You may pay by credit card for one person on line. If paying for multiple attendees call Sherry with your cc information to avoid multiple procssing fees. 913-789-3944

 DATE: 
 04/21/2012 
E&M Series - Auditing I - 8:00-12:15
Presenter: Sarah Reeed, CPC
Topic: Auditing I E&M series
North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kanss City, MO 64116
 
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Event Details:
This course is designed for coders that want to learn auditing. Great introductory course to get started. Please bring CPT and ICD-9 books with you to class. Cost is $50.00 Make checks to: AAPC-KC Mail checks to: Sherry Wright-FOntenot 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawenee Mission, Kansas 66204 You may use a CC for one person on line. If registering multiple attendees call Sherry with your cc information to avoid multiple cc processing fees. 913-789-3944.

 DATE: 
 04/21/2012 
E&M Series - Auditing II -- 8:00-12:15PM
Presenter: Patti Frank, CPC
Topic: Auditing II E&M Workshop Series
North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kanss City, MO 64116
 
 MEETING
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Event Details:
This workshop is desinged for coders that have actively been auditing or for those who have taken Auditing I. Please bring CPT and ICD-9 books to class Cost $50.00 Make checks payable to : AAPC-KC Mail checks to: Sherry Wright-Fontenot 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 222 Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66204 You may use a cc for one attendee and pay on line. If paying by credit card for more than one attendee, please call Sherry with your cc information to avoid multiple processing fees. 913-789-3944.

 DATE: 
 04/24/2012 
April Evening Meeting 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Presenter: Movie- The Vanishing Oath- Our foundation is cracking
Topic: State of health care
Lewis and Clark Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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We will watch a film that has been crittically acclaimed for the view on what is happening to our health care system today. Be sure to attend, this is one you won't want to miss.

May 2012
 DATE: 
 05/05/2012 
CPC Prep Course ( MOCK EXAM)
Presenter: Patti Frank
Topic: MOCK EXAM
Prairie View Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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 DATE: 
 05/10/2012 
Morning Meeting MAY MANIA 8:00-10:00 A.M.
Presenter: TBA
Topic:
Lewis & Clark Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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The speaker we had planned for May has had another conflict so she is unable to attend this meeting.

 DATE: 
 05/14/2012 
CPC Study Hall 6:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic: CPC Study Hall
North Oak Room@ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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 DATE: 
 05/19/2012 
CPC EXAM
Presenter: Shelli Hyatt
Topic: CPC EXAM
Prairie View Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edward Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM
Event Details:
Examinees should plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM for book check. Bring snacks that are quiet, drinks , #2 pencils and current year books.

June 2012
 DATE: 
 06/02/2012 
Saturday ICD-10 A&P Review 9:00-12:00 A.M.
Presenter: Patrick Harper, Medical Student
Topic: ICD-`10 Anatomy and Physiology Review
Lewis and Clark Room North KC HOspital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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This review will cover the areas of: Nervous Endocrine Cardiovascular

 DATE: 
 06/11/2012 
CPC Study Hall 6:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic: CPC STudy Hall
North Oak Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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 DATE: 
 06/14/2012 
June Morning Meeting 8:00-10:00 A.M.
Presenter: The Vanishing Oath - How Our Foundation is Cracking
Topic: The Vanishing Oath- A movie
Lewis and Clark Room @ North Kansas City Missouri
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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 DATE: 
 06/26/2012 
June Evening Meeting 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Presenter: Panel
Topic: Rags to Riches-Tips on how to land your first professional coding job
Lewis and Clark Room @ North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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July 2012
 DATE: 
 07/09/2012 
CPC Study Hall 6:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic: General coding overview
North Oak Room
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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 DATE: 
 07/12/2012 
July morning meeting 8:00-10:00 AM
Presenter: Becky Captain, ARNP
Topic: Recent research study findings on HDL Cholesterol
Lewis & Clark - North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Becky Captain, ARNP will be sharing the recent study findigs from an HDL Cholesterol study conducted by her practie. Come and learn the latest in fighting the cholesterol battle.

 DATE: 
 07/14/2012 
CCPC Review Course
Presenter: Patti Frank
Topic: CCPC Review Course
Prairie View Room North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Class is from 8-5

 DATE: 
 07/28/2012 
CPC Exam
Presenter: Sherry Wright-Fontenot
Topic: CPC Exam
Prairie View ROom North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM
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Examinees should arrive at least 30 mintues before the exam for book check. Be sure to bring quiet snacks and several sharp #2 pencils.

August 2012
 DATE: 
 08/09/2012 
August morning meeting 8:00-10:00 AM
Presenter: Blane Markley, J.D., and Tony DeWitt, J.D.
Topic: False Claims Act from the Defense and Plaintiffs perspectives
Lewis & Clark Room North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Hear about false claims from both sides- the defense and the plaintiff. Tony DeWitt is the premiere prosecutor for false claims in the state of Missouri. Come and hear about some of the cases he has brought to trial. We can all learn how to avoid false claims in our practices.

 DATE: 
 08/13/2012 
CPC Stuidy Hall 6:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic:
North Oak Room North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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Study Hall starts at 6:00 PM and goes until 8:00 PM. Come and receive help in your trouble areas with coding.

 DATE: 
 08/21/2012 
TBA
Presenter: TBA
Topic:
Prairie View ROom North KC HOspital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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 DATE: 
 08/25/2012 
Saturday ICD-10 Review class 9:00-12:00 A.M.
Presenter: Patrick Harper, Medical Student
Topic: ICD-10 Quarterly review Anatomy & Physiology
Prairie View Room North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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This 3 hour session will be a review of the anatomy and physiology topics covered over the last quarter. These include: Blood and Blood forming organs Lymph Respriatory

September 2012
 DATE: 
 09/10/2012 
CPC Study Hall 6:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic: CPC Study Hall
North Oak Room North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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Study Hall starts at 6:00 and will go until 8:00

 DATE: 
 09/13/2012 
TBA
Presenter: TBA
Topic:
Lews & Clark North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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 DATE: 
 09/15/2012 
CCPC prep Course
Presenter: Patti Frank
Topic:
Prairie View Room North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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CCPC Review course is from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Bring all books, CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS.

 DATE: 
 09/29/2012 
CPC Exam
Presenter:
Topic:
Prairie View Room North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM
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Examinees should arrive at least 30 minutes before exam time for book check. Bring quiet snacks, and several sharp #2 pencils.

October 2012
 DATE: 
 10/08/2012 
CPC Study Hall 6:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic:
North Oak Room North Kansas city Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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Study Hall starts at 6:00 and ends at 8:00 PM.

 DATE: 
 10/23/2012 
TBA
Presenter: TBA
Topic:
Lewis and Clark Room North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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November 2012
 DATE: 
 11/03/2012 
MOCK EXAM
Presenter: Patti Frank
Topic:
Prairie View Room North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CCPC
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This CCPC review course will be handled like a real exam. Come and experience what the real exam will be like. The time is 8:00-5:00 Bring your books, and wear comfortable clothing, and bring sharp #2 pencils

 DATE: 
 11/08/2012 
November morning meeting 8:00-10:00 AM
Presenter: Douglas Reed, PharmD
Topic: All About Drugs from a Pharmacists point of view
Lewis and Clark North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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 DATE: 
 11/12/2012 
CPC Study Hall 6:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic:
North Oak Room North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kanss City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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Study Hall starts at 6:00 PM and goes until 8:00 PM

 DATE: 
 11/17/2012 
CPC Exam
Presenter: Shelli Hyatt
Topic:
Prairie View Room North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Examinees should arrive at least 30 mintues before test time for book check. Bring quiet snacks and several sharp #2 pencils.

December 2012
 DATE: 
 12/01/2012 
Saturday ICD-10 Anatomy & Physiology Review 9:00-12:00 AM
Presenter: Patrick Harper, Medical Student
Topic: Anatomy and Physiology Review
Prairie View Room North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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This review class will cover the following topics: Digestive Urinary Reproductive

 DATE: 
 12/10/2012 
CPC Study Hall 6:00-8:00 PM
Presenter: Rena Hall
Topic:
North Oak Room North KC Hosptial
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
 CPC EXAM STUDY HALL
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Study Hall starts at 6:00 PM and goes until 8:00 PM. Bring all your books, and questions.

 DATE: 
 12/13/2012 
December morning meeting 8:00-10:00 AM
Presenter: Brenda Edwards, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CPC-I
Topic: Coding Updates
Lewis and Clark Room North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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 DATE: 
 12/15/2012 
CPC Exam
Presenter: Sherry Wright-Fontenot
Topic:
Prairie View Room North KC Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Drive
North Kansas City, MO 64116
 
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Examines should arrive at least 30 minutes before test time for book check. Bring quiet snacks, and several sharp #2 pencils.