Process of Elimination for ICD 9 Medical Coding (Part 1) — Video

ICD-9 Medical Coding Process of Elimination Q: Hello, do you have a Blitz process of elimination for ICD-9 questions? Seems there is a process for this, I hear. Thank you – Leticia. As many of you already know if you …

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Medical Coding Operative Report — Video

medical coding operative report

We had a question come in about coding difficult Op reports. Actually, they didn’t give us an Op report to use as an example, but this is what the person have asked about this, was struggling with.  What I did …

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CPT or HCPCS Medical Coding — Video

HCPCS Medical Coding

Q: HCPCS after ICD-10-CM/PCS. This question came in and they wanted to know “Would the HCPCS be terminated after ICD-10 implementation comes into effect next year? I would highly appreciate some guidance. Thanks! – Kevin” CPT or HCPCS Medical Coding …

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Evaluation and Management Coding — Whistle Blower Reports Fraud

Evaluation and Management Coding

It has happened again. A whistle blower called her insurance carrier and told them that one of my clients, a primary care physician, illegally billed for services provided to her on a particular day. Did my staff catch the error? …

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Medical Coding Certification 2013 or 2014 — Video

Medical Coding Certification

ICD-9 vs. ICD-10 (2013 or 2014 Certification). Q: If I’m planning on taking the CPC or the CPC-H exam this year (2013). Will I still have to be recertified again next year for ICD-10? I have heard several members state …

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Medical Coding Books for 2014 — Video

Medical Coding Books for 2014

Medical Coding Books for 2014 – This is also a really prevalent question right now because again with the changes that are happening, these manuals aren’t cheap, and so you are making an investment in your education and your future. …

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Medical Coder Profile: Denise Hattub — Video

Medical Coder Profile: Denise Hattub

Denise, are you still there? Denise: Yes, I am. Alicia: OK we try, we recently started doing this where we did a student interview or a special guest interview with somebody that have used our products and found success with …

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Five Cardinal Coding Ordinances

cardinal coding ordinances

Decision made! I want to be a Medical Coder. It sounds perfect a great job working from home right? Well not exactly. The reality is that could be your end result, but unlikely to be your first job in the …

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