Lisa Eramo, freelance healthcare writer

Lisa A. Eramo, BA, MA is a freelance writer specializing in health information management, medical coding, and regulatory topics. She began her healthcare career as a referral specialist for a well-known cancer center. Lisa went on to work for several years at a healthcare publishing company. She regularly contributes to healthcare publications, websites, and blogs, including the AHIMA Journal. Her focus areas are medical coding, and ICD-10 in particular, clinical documentation improvement, and healthcare quality/efficiency.

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  • Bachelor's degree, creative writing, Hamilton College

  • Master's degree, journalism, Northeastern University

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Physician shows patient survey on tablet to measure patient engagement
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Physician looks at data on tablet as part of healthcare remote patient monitoring
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Biller sits on couch at home drinking coffee and reading medical billing books
Biller sits on couch at home drinking coffee and reading medical billing books
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Discover 10 recently published medical billing books covering a wide variety of topics that can help you elevate your business.

Vital Signs 2025
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Medical billing professional looks at papers and spreadsheets reflective of Cigna downcoding E/M codes
Medical billing professional looks at papers and spreadsheets reflective of Cigna downcoding E/M codes
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Independent physician reads about BCBS settlement
Independent physician reads about BCBS settlement
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billing company helping practice clients with autonomous coding
billing company helping practice clients with autonomous coding
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Physician looks at billing software on computer after reading August 2025 RCM healthcare news
Physician looks at billing software on computer after reading August 2025 RCM healthcare news
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Doctor smiles holding tablet after reading 2026 ICD-10-CM code changes
Doctor smiles holding tablet after reading 2026 ICD-10-CM code changes
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Prepare your practice for 487 new 2026 ICD-10-CM code changes taking effect October 1, 2025 to avoid claim denials and protect your revenue stream.

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physicians reading 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
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the importance of certified EHR technology
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provider choosing the right medical billing software
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woman learning significant components of the medical billing workflow
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billing company providing added value to client
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Physician smiles after reading about HIPAA cybersecurity resources
Physician smiles after reading about HIPAA cybersecurity resources
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Medical practice manager reads about revenue cycle management news
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Physician reads April 2025 revenue cycle management healthcare news on laptop
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