Medical Identity Theft – Medical Billing License

Medical identity theft is fast becoming a problem in the United States. The more one shares their social security number, credit card information being kept on file, and giving out of email addresses increases the risk of medical identity fraud.  …

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Medical Billing Fraud vs Medical Billing Abuse

As a medical billing instructor I am frequently asked what is the difference between fraud and abuse in medical billing. This article will seek to differentiate and give examples regarding both.  Of course, Medical Billing Fraud vs Medical Billing Abuse, …

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Medical Billing Software in Medical Billing Training

As a medical billing instructor, I am frequently asked if a good medical billing course should contain training in medical billing software.  This is a bit of “tricky” question to answer because the answer is both “yes” and “no.”  Most …

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Medical Insurance and Billing | Medigap Insurance for Medical Billers

As an instructor teaching medical insurance and billing students, I am frequently asked what is Medigap insurance. This is actually a very good question for students to ask.  Medigap is also known as Medicare Supplementary Insurance.  It is offered by …

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Professional Medical Billing | Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D for Medical Billers

As a medical billing instructor I am frequently asked about the different parts of Medicare and what they cover. This article will break down Medicare parts A, B, C, and D to clarify which each part covers. Medicare Part A- …

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Should Medical Billing Students Learn ICD-9?

As a medical billing instructor, I am frequently asked if my students should have an understanding of both ICD-9 and ICD-10. In my opinion, the answer is “yes.”  Whereas medical coders need a detailed knowledge of medical coding guidelines and …

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How Does Medical Billing Certification Help My Career?

As a medical billing instructor,  I am asked how being certified in medical billing is helpful. Can a person get a job without being certified? The field of medical billing is vast and expanding.  One can get a job without …

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Medical Billing and Coding Course – AAPC Course – Video

Q #3B: What’s the difference in our billing course and the AAPC’s? A: Well, for one, we have Dawn, and she’s vibrant and exciting to listen to and very knowledgeable, and she’s your personal instructor and coach for our billing …

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