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Medical Coding Review: ICD-10-CM External Cause Codes of Morbidity

December 8, 2021 by Laureen Jandroep

Can you please review External Cause Codes or “E-Codes” in Medical Coding for ICD-10-CM? Yes, some people like to say, “Well, E-codes will go away in ICD-10” – well, they’re just not called E-codes anymore since ICD-10 was introduced. They …

Medical Coding for Lobar Pneumonia and Bronchopneumonia

June 7, 2018 by Laureen Jandroep

Question: What is lobar pneumonia? Is right lower lobe (RLL) pneumonia coded as lobular pneumonia? Pneumonia is a common infection that affects the air sacs in one or both lungs. Unfortunately, when the air sacs fill with pus and other …

7 Traits That Make A Top-Notch Medical Coding Professional

January 22, 2018 by Laureen Jandroep

Medical coding is much more than just a clerical job. It requires someone who can demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Becoming an excellent coder requires someone who is eager to continually learn and keep up with medical advancements. It also takes certain traits to be a top-notch medical coding professional.

Is a School or Course Required to Take the Medical Coding Certification Exam?

September 23, 2022January 2, 2018 by Laureen Jandroep

Okay, so the third question: “Do I need a course or a coding certification?” Then a side question was, or a related one I should say, “Is a Medical Coding Program through a school a requirement to sit for the …

Getting Back Into Medical Coding After an Absence

December 28, 2018December 17, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Let’s talk about Getting Back Into Coding After an Absence. This question came in and they asked: “I’ve been out of the coding field for a while. I have kept my CEUs going but I have not physically coded for …

How Do I Study for the CPC Exam?

May 18, 2018October 16, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Laureen: The next question, our ever-popular, how do I study for the CPC exam? You can probably actually say, “How do I study for the fill-in-the blank exam?” We have a proven process that we like to share. Let me …

How Do I Get Real World Coding Experience?

May 18, 2018October 8, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Laureen: The next question that’s kind of related to this thought—I bumped it up a little bit—how to get real world coding experience. This question actually came from our chat, our Q&A webinar chat that Ruth pulled out for us. …

What is the Career Demand for Medical Coders and Billers?

December 28, 2018October 2, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Laureen: Let’s move on to the next question. What is the career demand for medical coders and billers? We feel it’s a huge demand. The salary surveys from AAPC and different organizations show that there is a definite increase. I …