Compliance Conversations By Healthicity

Mentorship can be the difference between feeling stuck and building a career with real direction. In this episode of Compliance Conversations, CJ Wolf is joined by Barbara Shaw, a seasoned healthcare coding, auditing, and risk adjustment professional who has made mentoring new coders a meaningful part of her work, especially through her involvement as an AAPC local chapter officer. Barbara shares why mentorship is so rewarding, how she structures mentoring relationships in a realistic way, and what she’s learned about helping people move from “interested” to “ready.” What you’ll learn How mentorship actually works: what to expect from mentor/mentee check-ins and career guidance Where to find support: why AAPC chapters are an underrated resource for new coders Choosing your next step: credentials, specialties, and how to decide what’s worth pursuing Remote work expectations: the accountability and discipline required to thrive long-term Sustaining professional growth: avoiding plateaus by taking ownership of d