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GERD is 530.81. You just always assume that. But the doctor had actually pre-populated the diagnosis. He wrote GERD – 530.11. So I went and looked it up and I thought, “Oh wow.” You know, 530.81 is esophageal reflex which …
In Part 1 of Medical Billing and Coding Training Basic Surgery Guidelines, I focused on insurance coverage, payer rules, and modifier usage. This section will focus on what I zero in on when looking over a surgical operative note. First of …
It is hard for me as a certified medical coder and biller, to separate the two professions when discussing medical coding guidelines. To be a good biller, you need to understand coding regulations; and to be a competent coder, you …
Alrighty, okay the next question is about orthopedics, casting and strapping codes. “Please review casting and strapping coding. I get confused as to when it is bundled and when it is isn’t.” Orthopedics, Casting and Strapping Codes VIDEO Laureen: Okay …
Medical Coding Training Student Case Study: Ruth Sheets Alright next up, this is our new favorite feature of the webinars. We’re trying to highlight a student case study each month because we feel that you get a lot out of …
You may want to show people how to do a search on the site like how to pass your exam at the second try, how to prepare for the exam… Laureen: Okay. So here’s one of the great medical coding …
Alright, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. That’s Alicia’s. I guess I’ll bring that answer sheet up. Alicia: Yeah. And you know what? You guys, I just took a class on this so it’s very exciting. I just feel like my …
When we think about medical billing and coding training, specifically medical practices and patients visits, we tend to simplify our perception of office protocol: • A patient checks in at the front desk. • A co-payment might be required at …