Metastatic Tumor Coding – Primary vs. Secondary Cancer

Metastatic Tumor Coding - Primary vs. Secondary Cancer

Q: Can someone have a metastatic tumor without having a primary cancer? That’s goes back to the question, metastatic breast, that’s all they say in the documentation. So, what do we need to translate that is? How do we code …

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Diagnostic Coding in ICD 10 for Airbags in Transport Accidents

Diagnostic Coding in ICD 10 for Airbags in Transport Accidents

Q: Diagnostic coding in ICD-10 for Airbags in Transport Accidents A: I had so much fun looking this one up. The reason this is a really important one is that for testing purposes as well as real world coding, there …

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Will All Medical Coders Have To Be Certified?

Will all Medical Coders have to be certified?

Q: Will All Medical Coders Have To Be Certified? – “At some point, do you think that all coders will have to be certified?” A: This question has been asked since I got into this business since 1999 and it …

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Ways to Stay Current with Medical Coding Without a Job

Ways to Stay Current with Medical Coding Without a Job

For some people, it’s easy for them to find a job after completing their education while others struggle to find a job. For those without a job and those with limited resources, I want to share a few ways to stay …

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Telehealth – What Is It and What Changes Are Coming In 2016?

What is Telehealth and what changes are coming in 2016

What is Telehealth? 

 As technology expands, the role it plays in our lives and our healthcare continues to evolve and expand as well. With new technology comes new methods for healthcare delivery, cost savings, and creative solutions for improving …

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What is a Medical Coding Auditor | HCC Coding

What is a Medical Coding Auditor | HCC Coding

Q: What is a Medical Coding Auditor – “Can auditors work from home? Do they have to travel a lot? Is HCC considered auditing? Alicia: A: Actually HCC has a lot of auditing, its aspect, because you are not just looking …

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CPC-A Employment Advice | CPC-A Jobs

CPC-A Employment Advice - CPC-A Jobs

Q: CPC-A Employment – “Any advice for CPC-Apprentice to help find employment?” A: I have advice. First thing, don’t worry about the A, that’s just my personal opinion. I don’t think it’s as big a deal as people make it …

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Cross Training ICD 9 to ICD 10

Cross Training ICD 9 to ICD 10 | ICD 10 Training

Q: Cross Training ICD 9 to ICD 10 – “Do you offer any class on just cross training to become more familiar from ICD 9 to ICD 10?” A: Yeah. That’s our ICD-10 Blitz, that’s the condensed version. That will …

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