About Us?

Mid Atlantic Coding, a private proficiency career institute that provides students with learning experiences that offer opportunities to develop the skills necessary for working as a Coding Specialist.

Established in 2006, this institute is committed to helping students build knowledge that is necessary to having the understanding in passing the CPC Proficiency exam that will enable the student to gain employment throughout the nation as a certified professional coder.

History and Development of this Institute

This Institute is owned by Lynn Pegram, who has been in the HealthCare Industry for over 36 years.

Lynn has been a medical coder since 1987 and started out in 2003 educating physicians and their staff. For years, Lynn offered classes to certified coders to further educate themselves. In 2006, Lynn saw the need for coders in this fast-growing industry, therefore connected with the AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders), to teach their curriculum. Over the past 18 years, Mid-Atlantic Coding has had over 800 students taking this course, and successfully accepting the challenges of becoming a medical coder.


Lynn Pegram,

CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CGSC, CPB, COBGC, CUC

Owner/Instructor

Lynn has over 36 years experience coding and over 18 years of teaching, specializing in the areas of general and vascular surgery in physician practices. Currently, Lynn  is currently a general surgery coder for HCA Hospitals nation wide. She teaches the PMCC curriculum of the AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders). Read more...

Michael Pegram,

CPC, CPC-I, CRC

Assistant Instructor

Michael is the assistant instructor with over 8 years of coding experience. He obtained his CPC certification through Mid Atlantic coding in 2015, CRC certification in 2018, and his CPC-I (Instructor) certification in 2020.


Within Mid- Atlantic Coding, Michael is incorporated to provide extra assistance, tutoring, and guidance to our students. He provides essential information and encourages a full understanding of subjects to future coders. Michael is a valued member of Mid-Atlantic coding. Read more...

Michael is the assistant instructor with over 8 years of coding experience. He obtained his CPC certification through Mid Atlantic coding in 2015, CRC certification in 2018, and his CPC-I (Instructor) certification in 2020. Read more...


Colleen Mescall,

MHA/E, CPC, CPC-I, CPMA, AAPC ICD-10 Instructor

Instructor

Colleen has worked in the health care field for over 34 years; in 2000, she became a Certified Professional Coder with the AAPC. Colleen started teaching at a local college in 2004 and in 2008 became a Certified Professional Coding instructor. She is also a Certified Professional Medical Auditor and ICD-10 Instructor. In November 2011, Colleen obtained her Masters in Health Administration with an Emphasis on Education. Read more...

Colleen has worked in the health care field for over 34 years; in 2000, she became a Certified Professional Coder with the AAPC. Colleen started teaching at a local college in 2004 and in 2008 became a Certified Professional Coding instructor. She is also a Certified Professional Medical Auditor and ICD-10 Instructor. In November 2011, Colleen obtained her Masters in Health Administration with an Emphasis on Education. Read more...

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