by Updated on There are many preparation materials for the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam provided by the AAPC. They are available on their website, but they are relatively expensive. Everything you need to know to pass the CPC exam can be learned at a community college or university. The AAPC training materials…
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by Updated on In the medical field, there are multiple complex physiology and anatomy terms you may have noticed tossed around. With our comprehensive list of medical terms, you can learn the most common surgical and anatomical terms. For a better understanding, we will explore them by suffixes, prefixes, and roots. Numbers Often,…
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by Updated on In this article, we will explore the third large code set, HCPCS (Health Common Procedure Coding System). It’s commonly known as hicks-picks. This code set bases on CPT and the first level of it is even identical to CPT. That might be confusing, so let’s get into more detail. The…
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by Updated on Many people wonder if they can work as a medical coder remotely. So is it possible to complete the job and submit it online? Remote coding offers a great component for many people, which is flexible work hours. To work remotely as a medical coder, you need a high-speed Internet…
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by Updated on The idea of being self-employed is very empowering. But as with any new business, you should consider some things before launching your business. You need to understand your options and how a home-based work will fit with your goals and needs. The first step to the right decision is learning…
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by Updated on If you are interested in medical coding and billing or you want to advance your current medical coding or billing career, you can consider obtaining certification. Professionals who hold certifications have more benefits, such as increased salary and job opportunities. Depending on the level of education you’re seeking, certification programs…
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by Updated on Medical billing can be an extremely complicated process. According to a 2016 public opinion survey by Copatient, approximately 72% of Americans are confused by their medical bills, while 94% have received bills that they found “too expensive”. Even with insurance or Medicare coverage, you may find unexpected fees because of…
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by Updated on Health insurance is one of the essential investments we make. Injuries, diseases, and other medical incidents can be extremely expensive if they require hospital visits or surgery. Securing health coverage is the only way to be sure you aren’t stuck with enormous medical bills that you have to cover out-of-pocket….
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by Updated on A person shared that they completed their medical coding and billing program but never went through to take a test for certification. They have been working for a year at a doctor’s office and completed their internship there as a receptionist. The candidate said they really wanted to pursue a…
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by Updated on The AHIMA or American Health Information Management Association has been operating in the health information management area for 90 years. This organization is recognized globally and involves highly skilled health information management professionals. They advance health informatics and develop guidelines for the medical coding and billing areas, leading the way…
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by Updated on Medical coding resembles translation. Coders work with doctors’ reports, which usually include the condition of a patient, diagnosis, procedures, and prescriptions, and translate that into a set of codes. In turn, they are a significant part of a medical claim. Why We Code So, why is coding necessary? Isn’t it…
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by Updated on Before, we were talking about the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). This is an essential and expansive code set issued and maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA). Together with ICD, it is one of the most significant code sets that medical coders should know. All these codes are copyrighted by…
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by Updated on There are several certification opportunities in the medical billing and coding field. They are available through medical coder classes and medical billing and coding schools. In a variety of industries, employers usually require candidates to hold medical coding certificates to prove their skills, competences, and abilities in the discipline. They…
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by Updated on Those who are interested in becoming a medical coder can take a look at this guide to see what coding diploma, certifications, and associate degree programs are available. You will find out about the difference between the programs, so you can pick the way most suitable to your needs and…
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by Updated on When taking a CPC examination, it isn’t only about completing it with a passing score of 70% or higher. To obtain a certification from the AAPC, you need at least two years of experience in the field. It seems like because of this, new coders wouldn’t be taking the CPC…
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by Updated on The following scenarios, coding examples, and medical reports are theoretical. Some were simplified for space while others are included only as teaching examples. Example 1 Let’s begin with a quite straightforward visit to a doctor. So, the patient is in his late 20s and visits this doctor for the first…
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by Updated on The demand for medical coders and billers is high in today’s market. You don’t need a degree for either position, however, you need to obtain professional certification from the AAPC or the American Health Information Management Association. The AAPC also provides certifications for professional medical billers on their website, which…
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by Updated on Finishing an internship while taking courses in medical billing or coding is an excellent option for students. It allows them to gain knowledge and experience necessary for the new job once they get the certification. It’s important to remember that most internships are unpaid. Their payoff is the experience they…
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by Updated on If you want to improve your knowledge of medical billing, learn new skills, and advance your career, you can consider investing some time and money into earning your medical billing certification. Below, you will find more information on how to prepare for the exam and how long it takes to…
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by Updated on Similar to medical coding, medical billing process might seem complicated and large, but in reality, it’s a process that includes eight simple steps. These steps are: Registration. The setting of financial responsibility for the visit. Check-in and check-out of the patient. Ensuring coding and billing compliance. Preparing and sending claims….
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