Reporting Unethical Practices – Medical Coding and Billing

Q:  “Could you cover reporting ethical concerns in a future webinar? Attempting to notify the facility of unethical practices could lead to termination and adverse effects on future employment. Should coders keep quiet for the sake of their career?” A:  …

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Integumentary System Medical Coding – ICD 9 Skin Issues – Video

Q:  [Integumentary System Medical Coding] Can you please discuss ICD-9 coding for skin wounds, ulcer, abscesses, infections, and cellulitis? I am looking to clarify the difference between wound and other types of skin issues previously listed.” Well, I am going …

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Understanding of NCCI Commercial Insurance and Coding – Video

JoAnne:  Q:  Can you speak on the relevance of NCCI, commercial insurance and coding encounters? Example, if the patient is not on Medicare, do NCCI codes matter? A:  The acronym NCCI means National Correct Coding Initiative. It was developed by …

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CPC Exam Coronary Arteries Question – Video

Q:  [Coronary Arteries] I am confused with major coronary arteries questions on practice exams, board exams. Can you please give an example of questions with the answer as 92933-RC and 92934-LD? One of the practice exam questions gave an example …

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Help on Fracture Medical Coding – Video

Q:  I am looking for help in fracture medical coding. Is there a good webinar? Suggestions? A:  Well, first of all, I want you to know we’ve talked a lot about fractures because quite honestly, I just like talking about …

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Medical Coding Job Interview Tips

Medical coding and billing plays an important role in the healthcare system. There has been a growing demand for medical coders and billers in the coming years as there’s a dramatic shortage driven primarily  by the new coding standard scheduled to …

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Medical Billing and Coding Training CCO Part 3-5 – Video

They also get a personal coach as I understand it as well with the course. Medical Billing and Coding Training CCO  Part 3  Personal Coach – Video Laureen: Yeah, that’s really our claim to fame is we really want our …

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CPT Manual Bubbling and Highlighting Technique Explained – Video

The second part of the question was about our BHAT ™ method. That is a proprietary teaching method in term. It’s been trademarked of mine and CCOs and its licensees. It’s a very integral part of our method of teaching …

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