Medical Coding Modifier QW CLIA Waived Modifier – Video

Laureen: Medical Coding Modifier QW JoAnne: Oh, yes, this one. A: Last month, I gave us a coding scenario and I had a level 3 office visit, no modifier, and the patient had a rapid strep test and I added …

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Medical Coding Inpatient vs Outpatient – Video

Q: Medical Coding Inpatient vs Outpatient I’m having a difficult time distinguishing between how coding is done for each side (Inpatient vs Outpatient). Are we coding everything, (e.g. Signs & Symptoms) in outpatient and just the definitive diagnosis on the …

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Medical Coding Ejection Fraction Diagnosis -Video

Q: [Ejection Fraction] What is an ejection fraction? Can I code an ejection fraction of 0% as with occlusion? A: Now, ejection fraction just happens to be part of a cardiology aspect as well. You have ejection fractions for your …

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6 Tips — Making The Most of Your Medical Coding Career Video

As surely everyone knows, it is the job of every medical coder to turn physicians’ notes into standard medical insurance codes so claims can be processed and paid. If you’re keen to details and love working with numbers, you’ll survive in a medical …

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Medical Coding Medicare Annual vs Regular Physicals Part 2 – Video

Medical Coding Medicare Annual Now, after the year has gone by and we go for the Initial Annual Wellness Visit, this is more extensive and it builds on the G0402. Now, if the patient never showed up in that year, …

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Breaking News! Medical Coder Salary On The Rise

Medical coding is indeed a rewarding career and a strong stepping stone towards greater stability & success in the healthcare world. Aside from the fact that there is now a growing demand for medical coders, the great news is that medical coder salary …

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Coding Medicare Annual vs Regular Physical Part 1 – Video

JoAnne: Q: [Medicare Physicals] I would like to know more about  medical coding medicare annual & subsequent visit comparing to a regular physical which we all know Medicare does not cover. They cover 1 welcome to Medicare physical & then …

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CCO Testimonial Passing CPC Exam on the Second Try – Video

Alicia: CCO Testimonial Passing CPC Exam on the Second Try We see this stated like this: I PASSED! Laureen – Thank You from the bottom of my heart! This was my second attempt and your system of breaking the information …

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