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I wanted to bring up a “delicate” subject. In our personal lives our FB monikers, e-mail addresses, and personal voicemail greetings usually reflect our personality. In our personal lives this is acceptable, but for our professional lives, we do not …
Medical Billing Training and becoming certified can make you more successful in your medical billing career. Medical billing training has the potential to give you the skill set needed to excel in this booming career field. Reasons to obtain training …
As an instructor in the field of medical billing courses and coding I am frequently asked if one should get a 2-year college degree in medical coding/billing. My answer is two-fold. I am a strong advocate of education and take …
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, …
Q: I’ve recently received my CPC certification – congratulations – and now I’m currently working in the coding department and I’m struggling. There have been a couple of instances when I’ve been told that I am billing for services when …
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 …
As a medical billing instructor for many years, I am frequently asked if it’s important to join professional associations. I feel that medical billing professionals should join and certify through at least one professional association. I highly recommend the AAPC …
A medical biller must be a consummate professional. Since medical billers handle protected health information, it is very important that they act in a professional manner at all times. Professionalism means behaving in a way that reflects well on yourself, …