by Updated on If you would like to work in healthcare and help the health community, choosing a career as a medical coder or biller is a great option. Every healthcare provider needs a reliable and trustworthy person who can submit clean and correct claims to insurers for payment. Online courses include some…
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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 To obtain an entry-level position in medical billing and coding, candidates can earn certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. For that, they can enroll in accredited online medical billing and coding schools and learn with a flexible schedule. Many programs are designed in an asynchronous format, so the learners can complete…
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by Updated on Now is a good time to consider a career in the medical billing and coding industry. The health care system in America is modernizing as a significant part of the population is retiring. So the demand for health care professionals who can process data is increasing. As the Bureau of…
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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 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 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 Commercial health insurance is issued by private companies and non-governmental organizations. Government-sponsored health insurance is usually available for specific groups of people, such as senior citizens, disabled people, people with low income, current military members and their families, veterans, members of Native-American tribes federally recognized. Government-sponsored insurance includes Medicare, Medicaid,…
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by Updated on In the modern healthcare industry, medical billing and coding are two closely related aspects. They both are involved in the reimbursement cycle, which ensures that the services of health care providers are paid for. We will divide the two to take a closer look at them as parts of a…
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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 Medical services and procedures are often complex, so there is a need for additional information when coding. CPT modifiers serve like modifiers in a language, providing additional information about the procedure. In a language, a modifier describes the who, or what, or why, or how, or where of a situation….
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by Updated on There are two common medical coding classification systems that are in use. They include the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). The ICD is an international system that classifies the mortality and morbidity statistics. More than 100 countries use it. This system is used in…
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by Updated on In this article, we’re going to take a look at medical billing in the real world. Below, there are a few examples of how you can create claims. Example 1 We’re going to use the same example as we did for the medical coding. After examining the patient and conducting…
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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 What do medical billers and coders do all day? Bill and code, of course, and they get paid well to do so. If you are someone interested in handling billing and medical payments, this is a great job. Learn behind-the-scenes of how the medical industry works with billing, and become…
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by Updated on Certification isn’t a strict requirement, but many medical billing professionals find that having a certification opens up more job opportunities, promotes significant career advancement, and a higher salary. There are various certifications offered by different organizations. In this article, we will explore the two major certifying agencies in medical billing….
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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 ICD-10-CM is an alphanumeric code, containing seven characters. Every code starts with a letter followed by two numbers. The first three characters indicate the category, which describes the general type of disease or injury. Next, there is a decimal point and the subcategory. They are followed by one or two…
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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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