Medical Biller Certification – Professionalism as a Medical Biller

A medical biller must be a consummate professional.  Since medical billers handle protected health information, it is very important that they act in a professional manner at all times. Professionalism means behaving in a way that reflects well on yourself, …

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HIV Medical Coding | Medical Billing Coding – Video

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Q #5: Hi guys, I have a question regarding HIV coding. A patient has been exposed to the HIV virus but exhibits no symptoms. What ICD-9 codes are reported? A: Look up Exposure/ HIV and you will be directed to …

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CPC Exam – Facility Medical Coding – Video

Q #2: I took the CPC exam four times. Finally passed . I think you need to emphasize the ICD-9 guidelines, like you do the CPT manual. It would be very helpful for other students. A: We can do that. …

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Medical Coding Classes for Pathology and Lab Panels – Video

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Laureen: This one is mine: Medical Coding Classes for Pathology and Lab Panels  – Q: Path & lab was not my best friend on the CPC exam. Can you guys focus a bit on that part of the CPT next month? …

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How to Earn Medical Coding CEU — Medical Coding Tips Video

How to Earn Medical Coding CEU Laureen: This slide I just wanted to talk a little bit about ways that you can earn CEUs through CCO. Once you’re a certified coder you don’t need to take that exam over and …

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Study Tips for Online Medical Billing Students

As a medical billing instructor, I am frequently asked what are the best ways to proceed through an online medical billing course.  Most students taking online medical billing courses also have other responsibilities such as spouses, children, jobs, etc. They need …

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Coding Classes Online – How to Abstract a Medical Coding Case – Video

Laureen: OK, Alicia, abstracting a coding case. Alicia: Well, in our Thursday night lectures, webinars, we get together and often take a case. And so, this is one that we did but I decided to do this because we had a …

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Billing Courses Online – Studying for the AAPC Billing Exam

As a medical billing instructor, I am frequently asked how to study for the new billing credential offered by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders). This is actually a very good question because the credential is a newer one.  I …

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