Do You Have Any Free Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding Resources?

Yes! Here are a few… Understanding EM Coding Step by Step Evaluation and Management (EM) Coding YouTube Playlist E/M Practice Question E/M video #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFYp9J–4k8 E/M video #2 ï»¿https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVTf9qLiPfI

AAPC Salary Survey & Labor Statistics for Medical Coders

This page will give you AAPC’s latest salary survey results https://www.aapc.com/resources/research/medical-coding-salary-survey/ Here is what the Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (which includes medical coders). “Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow …

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What Exactly Is Risk Adjustment / HCC Coding?

In brief risk adjustment coding is done using a special code set, by auditing a previous year’s worth of an individual’s medical documentation to confirm chronic conditions so that a dollar amount can be predicted for that patient’s care in …

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A (Apprentice) Removal from Your AAPC Credential

To read the AAPC Policy about removing the “A” Apprentice from your COC-A or CPC-A, please visit the AAPC website at https://www.aapc.com/apprentice/applied-experience.aspx If you’re interested in an Internship with CCO, please visit: Information About The CCO Internship Program

What Credential Combination Is Best for Remote Coding?

Working remotely CPC/COC is often a much more popular combination only because most billing organizations prefer to have their staff on-site. However, the coder doubles as the biller in some organizations, so there is some opportunity there. However, the credential …

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Should I Get Multiple Credentials?

Question: Is it a good idea to get another credential soon after getting the CPC credential? Is it a good idea to take a credentialing course prior to obtaining another credential? Answer: Additional credentials may be beneficial in a number …

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Which Credential Is Better to Have for Hospital Coding COC or CIC?

It depends on the type of coding you are doing. The COC™ credential indicates you are proficient in coding for outpatient hospital services (outpatient/same day surgeries, outpatient therapies – PT/OT/Speech, etc.) and is very similar in content to the CPC® …

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Do You Offer Certifications?

CCO does not offer certifications or credentials. AAPC, AHIMA, QPRO, AMBA and other organizations provide the certifications and certification exams.  CCO offers the education to help prepare for certification exams. 

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