AAPC Tahlequah, OK Local Chapter

04/03/2026

Friday Morning Medical Coder's Essentials.

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04/03/2026

AAPC HealthCon Dallas 2026 is just one month away . Will you be able to attend ?

Discover why thousands of healthcare pros attend HEALTHCON.
HEALTHCON offers a platform for all of these roles to stay updated on the latest trends and industry changes. You’ll learn best practices for improving efficiencies in your current role, explore new opportunities, expand your professional network, and create lasting friendships and memories along the way.
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CEOs

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Coding managers

Compliance officers

Consultants

Educators

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Inpatient and pro-fee coders

Insurance managers

Medical record supervisors

Office managers

Physicians

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Revenue cycle leaders

Networking

Connect with purpose
HEALTHCON 2026 is where revenue cycle professionals come together to move forward. Joining in person? Share meals, attend special events, and meet like-minded peers. Joining virtually? Drop into the virtual café or chat wall to connect with attendees from across the country. However you attend, join in the fun with interactive games and win great prizes along the way.

Inspire each other. Grow together. Lead the future.

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04/03/2026

Region 5: Southwest
Supporting chapters in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas

Meet Your Chapter Advisory Board For Region 5

Lewanda Teehee
CPC, CPC-I, CPMA, CEMC, Director Medical Records, Cherokee Nation Health System

Lewanda Teehee has worked in RCM for more than 20 years. She played a pivotal role in founding the Tahlequah, Oklahoma, local chapter. Teehee is at her best when sharing her knowledge and helping others succeed. She is affiliated with the Tahlequah, OK chapter, and has held officer positions of president, vice president and treasurer.

Patricia Shirley
CPC, CPC-I, CCS, Senior Consultant: Revenue Cycle & Community Health Transformation, Texas Association of Community Health Centers

Patricia Shirley has over 30 years of experience in healthcare, with expertise in practice transformation, value-based care, compliance, provider and staff education, project management, and RCM. She is a dedicated mentor and has served as a continuing education instructor at various academic institutions and as a consultant across multiple facets of healthcare operations. In her current role, she supports healthcare facilities across the state of Texas by focusing on practice transformation, value-based care initiatives, and high-quality clinical documentation through coding, auditing, and training. Her published healthcare curriculum reflects the depth of her knowledge and commitment to the field, and she actively contributes to national healthcare boards and serves on the NAHRI Leadership Council, the Central Piedmont College Business and Accounting Advisory Committee, and the Seen, Heard, and Known Homeless Ministry Advisory Council. She is affiliated with the Galveston, TX chapter, and has held the officer position of president.

04/03/2026

✨ Please join us in celebrating and welcoming our amazing members! ✨

The AAPC Tahlequah Chapter is proud to welcome our new chapter members:
Ashley Ashwood
Ashtin Bullington
Catherine Campbell Woods, CPC, CPMA, CPCD
Rhea Fears, CPC-A
Jasmine Hurst
Nadiia Krekhovetska
Deedra McCaleb, CPC-A
Jennifer Metcalfe
Kaylei Phelanith

👏 And a HUGE congratulations to our newly certified members! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly shine. This achievement is something to be incredibly proud of, and we celebrate each of you!

We are so excited to have you all as part of our chapter family and look forward to growing, learning, and succeeding together. 💙

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04/03/2026

Easter is right around the corner . Let's have some fun with these . Tell us which one describes your Easter with family? on a serious note though hopefully no one needs to use these codes.

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03/21/2026

Good morning chapter members,

We have been invited by the OKC Chapter to join their May Mania event. If you are interested can make it to OKC all the information is bellow. Looks like a great time to be had by all.

03/21/2026

Thank you chapter members who joined us on March 17th for Diabetes Mellitus with Tara Ritter it was great evening for education and networking.

03/04/2026

✨ Please Help Us Welcome & Celebrate! ✨

We are excited to recognize our New Chapter Members and Newly Certified Members!

👏 Sarah Cowan
👏 Rebecca Inman
👏 Deedra McCaleb
👏 Steven Moore
👏 Janelle Oetting
👏 Allison Perryman
👏 Kaylie Pierce
👏 Lisa Kay Staten
👏 Destiny Taylor

Your dedication to the medical coding profession and commitment to growth within our chapter does not go unnoticed. Whether you are just joining us or celebrating certification, we are so proud of your accomplishment and thrilled to have you as part of our chapter family.

Here’s to continued learning, networking, and success together! 💙📚

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03/04/2026

Good Morning Members ,

Bee 🐝 engaged with us . Share what you're coding today.

03/04/2026

Shared from Coding Clarify

Wednesday Wisdom!

Medical coding for respiratory failure uses ICD-10-CM category J96, classified by acuity (acute, chronic, or both) and type (hypoxia or hypercapnia). Key codes include J96.0x (acute), J96.1x (chronic), and J96.2x (acute-on-chronic). Accurate coding requires specifying hypoxia, hypercapnia, or both, based on documentation, typically requiring blood gas analysis or oxygen saturation criteria.
Key ICD-10-CM Codes for Respiratory Failure
Acute Respiratory Failure (J96.0-):
J96.01 - Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.02 - Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
J96.00 - Acute respiratory failure, unspecified
Chronic Respiratory Failure (J96.1-):
J96.11 - Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.12 - Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure (J96.2-):
J96.21 - Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.22 - Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Unspecified (J96.9-):
J96.90 - Respiratory failure, unspecified
Coding Guidelines and Tips
Documentation Requirement: Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) in outpatient settings must be documented, diagnosed, and actively managed (e.g., high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP).
Acute on Chronic: Used when a patient with chronic respiratory failure experiences a worsening, acute episode.
Principal Diagnosis: Acute respiratory failure (J96.0-) or acute and chronic (J96.2-) can be the principal diagnosis if it is the main reason for admission.
Clinical Criteria: Often supported by
(hypoxemia),
(hypercapnia), or specific symptoms like tachypnea and accessory muscle use.
Postoperative: If "postoperative respiratory failure" is documented, it should be queried to clarify if it is an expected outcome or a complication.

03/04/2026

Buzzin’ By to Say Hi!
and to bring you the March Monthly Buzz report....

We’re excited to share our March Newsletter with you! This month is buzzing with exciting updates, including a warm welcome to our newest members, details about our upcoming March chapter meeting, the buzz talk about HEALTHCON 2026 along with our upcoming Spring Seminar details. Take a moment to review everything happening in our local chapter hive — we have a great month ahead!

please us the below link to pre-register for the In-person March Meeting:

https://forms.gle/fx9x37sBCgZ5jx7z5

02/22/2026

Bee Excited & Bee Involved !

Good afternoon fellow coders and chapter members!
Our March Chapter Meeting is just right around the corner!
Please join us for our first in-person meeting of the year!
March's speaker will be Tarah Ritter and she will be discussing Diabetes Mellitus
This meeting will be held at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center, 19600 E. Ross St. Tahlequah, OK 74464
Snacks will be provided for this event, but please bring your own drink. Vending machines are available and accessible if needed.

please sign up with the form comment section to make sure we have a count for food. Thank You