ICD 10 Training — A Blessing for All Coders

ICD 10 Training — A Blessing for All Coders

We have all been informed of ICD-10’s official implementation date and may think October 1, 2014 is far enough away not to worry about it. But coders think again! October 1, 2014 will sneak upon us before we even realize …

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How to Prepare for Medical Coding Certification

How to Prepare for Medical Coding Certification

Watch this interactive Prezi to learn how to prepare for Medical Coding Certification Copy of ss on Prezi Related Medical Coding Certification Content: Medical Coding Training ICD 10 Training Medical Coding Certification

2013 Psychiatric CPT Coding Changes

2013 Psychiatric CPT Coding Changes

Major changes in psychiatric procedure coding will take effect in 2013. As you peruse the AMA CPT manual between page’s 483 through 487, you will see columns of green print with symbols ►◄ indicating new or revised text. You will …

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What Are CCI Edits?

What Are CCI Edits and Why They Were Created?

Next question, what are CCI edits. I hear you mention CCI edits quite a bit, can you give me a brief overview explanation of what CCI edits are and how I can access them. So, I have a nice answer …

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How Are Medical Coding and Billing Related?

How Are Medical Coding and Billing Related?

Healthcare providers render care to patients in a number of clinical settings and document their services within a patient’s medical record. Beginning with the patient’s chief complaint, a doctor will assess the patient’s condition, review the patient’s past, family or …

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Helpful Tips For The CPC Exam

Helpful Tips for the CPC Exam

Earning your CPC credential is an accomplishment to be proud of. It takes diligence and commitment to prepare for the five hour and forty minute exam and lots of man hours in work experience, education, and practice to be prepared …

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Medical Coding Career Options

Medical Coding Career Options

A medical coding career is so broad that often people are not aware of the options a career in medical coding provides. Knowing what is available helps you market yourself as a coder. You can fine tune your education to …

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Medical Coding Training — Using Modifier 26

Medical Coding Training — Using Modifier 26

Modifiers, modifiers, modifiers! Alright, Jana asks: “I know its simple but for some reason I have a mental block when I’m dealing with professional components. I become confused when or when not to use it. Do we use- 26 when …

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