3-2-1 Code It! 2026 Edition

Michelle Green has served as a full-time or adjunct faculty member since 2017. During Spring 2023, Green was named interim Program Director in the Health Information Technology department at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, New York. She was the SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Physical and Life Sciences department at the State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred for over 30 years. She has authored three popular textbooks related to coding, revenue management and health information management. An active member of the AAPC and American Health Information Management Association, Green has been recognized for her excellence in teaching as well as her significant contributions to the health information management profession. Her numerous accolades include the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Alfred State College's Alumni Association Teacher of the Year, Who's Who Among America's Teachers, AHIMA's FORE Triumph Educator Award and NYHIMA’s Educator Award. In addition, she is a Registered Health Information Administrator, a fellow of the American Health Information Management Association and a Certified Professional Coder. She earned an MPS from Alfred University and a Bachelor of Science from Daemen College. Tierney Beebe, DHA, MBA, RHIA, CCS, is an instructor in the Health Information Management (HIM) and Health Services Administration (HSA) programs at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1999, a Master of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Healthcare from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2014 and her Doctor of Health Administration degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in May 2024, where her research involved interprofessional education. She received her Certified Coding Specialist certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) in 2018. Dr. Beebe has been an AHIMA Certified ICD-10 CM and PCS Train the Trainer since 2020. Prior to returning to UL Lafayette as an instructor in 2019, she was the Vice President of Business Operations for a physician group practice, ambulatory surgery center and anesthesia group for 20 years. Dr. Beebe is actively involved in AHIMA, currently serving in the elected position of Commissioner on the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management. She is also active in the Louisiana Health Information Management Association, the state component association, where she serves as the Nominations and Elections Chair. Traci Brochard, MBA, RHIA, CPC, is an instructor in the Health Information Management (HIM) program at the University of Louisiana Lafayette.  She is actively pursuing her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership in Higher Education. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management in 2006 and a Master of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Healthcare Administration in 2012, both from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  She earned her Certified Professional Coder certification from AAPC in 2008. Before returning to UL Lafayette as an instructor in 2021, she was employed by SCP Health for nearly 15 years. Mrs. Brochard brings expertise in coding, CDI, reimbursement and revenue cycle management.  She has been an active member of the American Health Information Management Association and the Louisiana Health Information Management Association for 20 years, as well as the American Academy of Professional Coders, serving in numerous volunteer roles. Anita C. Hazelwood, EdD, RHIA, FAHIMA, is a professor and Health Sciences Department Head in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Hazelwood is the recipient of the Lafayette General Medical Center/BORSF Professorship in Health Sciences. She was awarded the Ray P. Authement Outstanding Teacher award in 2006 and has served the university for almost 50 years. Hazelwood has written numerous articles, co-authored several textbooks and authored chapters in several HIM textbooks. Hazelwood was the recipient of AHIMA’s Legacy Award in 2003. On a professional level, Hazelwood is a member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and has served on various committees and boards. Hazelwood is currently serving on CAHIIM’s Board of Directors. Her numerous accolades include the Louisiana Health Information Management Association’s (LHIMA) Outstanding Volunteer Award, the LHIMA Career Achievement Award, the LHIMA Distinguished Member Award, the Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women’s Excellence Award and the Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology from the International Conference on College Learning and Teaching. She earned her Doctoral degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, her MLS from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

• 1. Overview of Coding.2. Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding and Conventions.3. Chapter-Specific Coding Guidelines: ICD-10-CM Chapters 1–10.4. Chapter-Specific Coding Guidelines: ICD-10-CM Chapters 11–22.5. ICD-10-CM Outpatient and Physician Office Coding.6. Introduction to ICD-10-PCS Coding, Conventions, and Guidelines.7. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Hospital Inpatient Coding.8. HCPCS Level II Coding System.9. Introduction to CPT Coding.10. CPT Evaluation and Management.11. CPT Anesthesia.12. CPT Surgery I.13. CPT Surgery II.14. CPT Surgery III.15. CPT Surgery IV.16. CPT Surgery V.17. CPT Radiology.18. CPT Pathology and Laboratory.19. CPT Medicine.20. Insurance and Reimbursement.Bibliography.Glossary.Index.