Haugen Consulting Group, Inc.

That’s a Wrap on OHIMA25! ?? We had an amazing time at #OHIMA25, connecting with so many passionate HIM professionals! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth—we loved chatting about all things HIM. ? A huge congratulations to our lucky winners of the 12-month Haugen Academy membership! We can’t wait for you to dive into all the valuable resources available. Until next time, Ohio! ??

Deciphering nerve procedure op reports can feel overwhelming—but we’re here to help! In our latest installment of Getting Through the Op Report Without Crying, Mary Bort walks you through Paravertebral and Fascial Plane Blocks, plus other key nerve procedures like trigger point injections, Botox, ESIs, and RF ablations. Watch this sneak peek, then check out the full webinar to sharpen your skills! https://lnkd.in/g9FC_ZNM

Join Haugen at OHIMA 2025! ?? Booth #45 | March 17-18 | Lewis Center, OH We’re excited to connect with you at OHIMA! Stop by Booth #45 to meet our team, explore our education solutions, and enter for a chance to win a 12-month Haugen Academy membership! Don’t miss our featured presentation: Excellence Through Education: Nurturing New Coding Talent for Extraordinary Impact ??? Tuesday, March 18 | 3:30 – 4:20 PM | Hickory 1 ?? Presented by Mary Beth Haugen, President & CEO Discover how organizations can tackle coding staffing shortages by developing internal career pathways. Learn lessons from real-world case studies and gain actionable strategies to build a highly skilled workforce. We can't wait to see you there! Who’s joining us at OHIMA? ??

Join Haugen at Healthcon 2025! ????Orlando, FL | April 6-9**? We're packing our bags and heading to Healthcon! Come visit us at our booth for a chance to win a 12-month Haugen Academy membership, chat with our team, and learn more about our latest offerings! We’re also hosting two must-attend presentations:? Enhancing Provider Education: A Focus on E/M Coding ??? Sunday, April 6? ?? Presented by Emily Lomaquahu & Shea Lunt Discover strategies to enhance provider education, foster trust between coders & providers, and effectively integrate coding guidelines into documentation.? Breaking Down Shoulders: An Elevated Approach to Coding Shoulder Operative Notes ??? Monday, April 7? ?? Presented by Mary Bort?? Dive into the complexities of shoulder procedure coding and gain clarity on bundling rules, conflicting guidance, and real-world operative report examples.? Stop by, say hi, and don’t miss out on these valuable sessions! Who’s excited for Orlando? ?????

Haugen Academy Memberships – Your All-Access Pass to Coding Education! Think of it like a streaming service for high-quality, CAHIIM-accredited education! ?? With 260+ pre-approved CEUs (and brand-new content added monthly), you’ll always have fresh, relevant training at your fingertips—without breaking the bank. Why Join? ?? Unlimited access to our on-demand webinars & online courses ?? Affordable pricing for top-tier education ?? New content added every month to keep you ahead of industry changes ?? Earn AAPC & AHIMA-Approved CEUs Don’t miss out on the easiest way to stay current and certified - Join now & save if you pay in full! https://hubs.li/Q0395jt40

?? Auditing That Educates & Elevates At Haugen, we don’t just audit—we empower your team with education-driven insights that foster growth, accuracy, and confidence. What makes us different? ? Collaborative Auditing – We work alongside your team, not against them. ? Education-Powered Improvement – Our audit findings are paired with our extensive Haugen Academy course catalog, giving coders the tools to strengthen their skills in real time. ? Trend Analysis & Growth Tracking – We identify coder trends, provide detailed feedback, and track improvement over time—so you can see real progress in your next audit. Auditing isn’t just about compliance—it’s about continuous learning and lasting excellence. Let’s elevate your coding accuracy together! Contact us to get started today: https://hubs.li/Q037BNBM0

?? BIG NEWS! ?? We are beyond thrilled to announce that Haugen Academy is the FIRST institution to receive CAHIIM accreditation for professional development courses! ?? This historic achievement recognizes our ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding education as meeting the highest industry standards—ensuring healthcare professionals get top-tier, career-advancing training. What this means for YOU: ? Industry-recognized education ? Rigorous curriculum & real-world application ? Potential for academic credit at participating institutions This is a HUGE milestone for our company and the future of coding education. Thank you to our incredible team and community for your support! ?? https://lnkd.in/gfSWRYpc

Psychiatric Diagnostic Procedures & Psychotherapy Coding available this Thursday! Diagnostic psychiatric procedures and psychotherapy services come with specific medical necessity and documentation requirements set by organizations like the AMA, APA, and CMS. Join Tamara Jones in this on-demand webinar as she unpacks these complexities, including key OIG findings on psychotherapy documentation deficiencies. ?? Get a sneak peek! Check out this preview snippet from the webinar, where Tamara dives into coding interactive complexity—an essential aspect of psychotherapy coding. ?? Preview: https://hubs.li/Q036wS260

Combination codes tell a story—but are you linking conditions correctly? In this on-demand webinar, Kristi Pollard breaks down how to identify assumed cause-and-effect relationships and ensure your coding reflects the full patient picture. ?? Q&A Highlight: Q: There’s an assumed cause-and-effect relationship between diabetes and peripheral artery disease, but what about coronary artery disease? Do we make the link between CAD and diabetes? A: No. Diabetes has a causal relationship with peripheral vascular disease. There is no assumed relationship between diabetes and CAD—these conditions should be coded separately. Even though Haugen Academy webinars are on-demand, we know coding questions still come up. That’s why we offer Q&A follow-ups on our blog, The Haugen Advantage. Take a Haugen Academy webinar, send in your content-related question, and we’ll address it for everyone to learn! ?? Webinar: https://hubs.li/Q036vscG0 ?? Q&A: https://hubs.li/Q036vNB80

Master ROI skills with Haugen Academy’s Release of Information Learning Plan! Whether you’re looking to advance your career or empower your team, we’ve got you covered. ?? ROI Part 1: Basics - Learn about patient authorization, TPO requests, and routine ROI tasks. ?? ROI Part 2: Beyond the Basics - Dive deeper into sensitive releases, subpoenas, and more. ?? Advanced Scenarios & Hot Topics - Tackle complex cases like subpoenas and reproductive health information. "Every topic that was covered was very well put together and i learned some things. The reproductive rights were clarified very well." - Evelyn ?? https://hubs.li/Q036wx1j0