As a member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), she is a member of the Clinical Terminologies & Classifications Practice Council. She is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). She is a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with specialization in dermatology coding. She has other certifications in medical office management. medical coding and billing and coding for physician services. She is currently the Senior Manager, Coding and Reimbursement, at the American Academy of Dermatology Association in Rosemont, Illinois.

Faith is a published expert and regular speaker at major healthcare conferences and institutions. She is and assistant Editor of Derm Coding Consult (AAD), Contributor to JDNA, ADA/M Newsletter, AHIMA Journal, and AAPC Journal, AAD Liaison to the AMA CPT Editorial Panel and ICD-10 Workgroup, National presenter at AAD Annual Meetings, webinars, and specialty society events.

A Leader in Dermatology Coding, Reimbursement & Policy

Faith C. M. McNicholas, RHIT, CPC, CPCD, PCS, CDC, is a highly respected voice in dermatology coding, compliance, and reimbursement. With a career spanning cardiology, endocrinology, and dermatology, she brings decades of practical experience and regulatory expertise to her role as a Board Member for the Coalition for At-Risk Skin (CARS).

Currently serving as Senior Manager of Coding and Reimbursement at the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) in Rosemont, Illinois, Faith works at the national level to shape policy that impacts both healthcare providers and patients across the dermatology field.

Faith’s Role in Advancing Skin Health

Faith is an essential part of CARS’ mission to improve care for individuals with at-risk skin through education, research, and resource provision. Her insights help guide how reimbursement, regulatory codes, and practice standards intersect with real-world care delivery.

As a CARS Board Member, she contributes:
• Strategic guidance on reimbursement and documentation policy
• Clinical insight on dermatology-specific coding applications
• Thought leadership on how regulations affect access and equity in skin care.

Her writing and presentations help clinicians, coders, and administrators understand complex changes in dermatology coding, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement systems.

Why Faith’s Role at CARS Matters

As skin health professionals work to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable populations, the behind-the-scenes work of coding and reimbursement is more important than ever. Faith ensures that CARS’ recommendations are not only evidence-based, but also implementable and reimbursable.

🗣️ “CARS empowers clinicians with the tools and knowledge to protect patients with at-risk skin. It’s an honor to serve on the board and contribute to this vital mission.” — Faith C. M. McNicholas.

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