CCO FAQ: Which Medical Coding Certification to Get?

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Coach Jennifer: Another question we had is wondering about a certification. We actually get questions quite often about certifications, what should they do next? We probably have some past webinars and ideas about this.

Q: “I am very interested in becoming a certified medical coder; however, I don’t know which certificate to study for. I have 34 years of outpatient hospital bill experience alone with some coding practice at a major hospital.”

That right there is awesome that they want to take all of that experience and get certified in that.

“I am presently retired and would like to get certified to do remote medical coding. Should I go for a CPC, COC, or CCS certification?”

A: We’re going to break down what each of those are.

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CPB Exam Strategies and Test Taking Tips

CPB Exam Strategies and Test Taking Tips

 Laureen: All right. We’ll hold onto them. Let’s talk about the CPB. That’s the Certified Professional Biller credential that is from the AAPC. The first person was asking about CPB exam strategies and test taking tips. Chandra – surprise, …

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The Anatomy of a Patient’s Medical Billing Phone Call

The Anatomy of a Patient's Medical Billing Phone Call

Working in a medical billing office, a great responsibility rests on our shoulders. We are deemed with knowing the ins and outs of the insurance industry. We have to know all the codes, copays and rules for Medicare. We have the knowledge of Stark Laws and HIPAA. But most importantly, we get the privilege of answering that call to help a patient better understand what their summary or statement means for them.

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What Is Medical Billing?

What is Medical Billing

How I Got Started in Medical Billing

Many years ago, I was fortunate enough to accidentally discover something called “medical billing” because I happened to be in the right place at the right time. Little did I know, the accidental discovery would lead me to my true employment passion medical billing and coding. My prior employment history involved openings in food service and later retail. I felt both of these industries could be my calling and means of helping support my family. The problem I continued to be faced with was boredom and usually, after about a year at a position, I would begin looking for another place of employment.

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