Beyond the Code: Career Conversations with The Lovely Coder®
Meet Alvin R. Cureton, Jr.
In Episode 3 of Beyond the Code, I sit down with Alvin R. Cureton, Jr., CPC, COC, CPMA, AAPC-Approved Coding Instructor, author, and founder of SuccessMed Coders Blueprint.
Alvin’s journey began as an EMT before leading him into medical coding, auditing, education, and entrepreneurship. In this conversation, we explore his career transition, the realities of breaking into medical coding, building experience, pursuing remote opportunities, and why your career can grow far beyond your first certification or job title.
This is Alvin’s journey—Beyond the Code.
“Beyond the Code is a career conversation series highlighting the people, paths, and stories behind healthcare professions. Each episode explores how professionals entered the industry, the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the advice they would give to others following a similar path.”
Episode 2
Lovely Cauthen, B.S., CPC, CCS, CRCR, CSBI
Founder of The Lovely Coder® and The Lovely Coder Academy
From CNA to Coder, Entrepreneur, and Healthcare Innovator
“Lovely shares her career journey from working as a CNA to patient access and medical coding. She reflects on the experiences, education, and determination that shaped her growth in healthcare and inspired her next goal: transitioning into an Epic role where she can combine her clinical, operational, and coding knowledge with healthcare technology.”
Episode 1
Jenn, A.A.S., CPC, CPMA, CDEO, CGSC
Professional Fee Coding Compliance Auditor & Educator
From Patient Accounts to Coding, Compliance & Education
“Jenn shares her journey from Patient Accounts into General Surgery coding, auditing, compliance, and education. She also reflects on being told she lacked the experience for her first coding role, and how determination helped shape the career she has today.”