CMS Settlement RAC Update – August 2014 – CMS Urges Hospitals to Settle Claims

The 68% Pyramid – CMS urges hospitals with CMS Settlment RAC- 68 cents on the dollar In August 2014, CMS proposed a claims for cms settlement RAC appeals backlog, that includes over 800,000 hospital appeals from 2010 to 2013, per …

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Medical Coding Experience – Specialty Classes – Video

Q: Do you have to have medical coding experience before you take any certification exam – Vickie A: Oh, it’s related, Vickie had the same question. No you don’t. Of course it helps. I mean, if Boyd went to take …

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Physician Reimbursement and the Physician Practice Manager

Many people ask why the Physician Practice Manager (PPM) course encourages an understanding of medical billing and coding and the answer is quite simple: Every business, large and small, can only succeed with a solid financial foundation. In some industries, …

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Speed up OP Report in Taking CPC Exam | Medical Codes – Video

Q: [CPC Exam Prep] I took my CPC exam and I was taking a bit too long on some of the op report scenarios, what are some things that I can do to speed up the process on finding the …

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The Advantage of Killer Resumes for Medical Billers

Medical billers who are new to the field want every advantage in landing that first job. For ultimate success, in addition to obtaining your certification through AAPC and being confident in your skill set, would be a killer resume. A …

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AAPC Core Credentials What are They? – Video

Alicia: Q: Core Credentials – What are the core credentials with the AAPC? Does AHIMA have core credentials? A: Now, the next slide after this one, Tammy is going to do, which also talks a little bit about what is …

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Medical Coder Interview Joanne Sheehan – Video

Now, let’s talk to Jo-Anne. Jo-Anne has been with us for a while, but she is the one that has been doing the ICD-10 coaching for the Mini course. She also is taking students for the PBC course, and soon …

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Medical Coding Certification Exam – Study CPC Exam Tips – Video

Q: Study Tips for CPC Exam: I just completed my medical coding classes through my local community college; how would be the best way to study for the exam? I am fearful of failing since I still get confused on some …

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