How to be a medical coding specialist Medical coding is not as simple as it may sound; it’s more complex than just assigning numbers. A medical coder reads and interprets the medical records of patients in all types of health care facilities. They get hold of thorough information pertaining to diseases, injuries, surgical operations and [...]
Medical coding career has immense possibilities There is plenty of room for everyone in healthcare occupations as long as they have the drive to achieve their dreams. Recruiters and employers are on a hiring spree, looking for qualified staff to better serve their patients and clients. This includes medical coders and billers, whose job is [...]
Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) November 4, 2009 The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC, www.aapc.com) announces its association with the National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS, www.namas-auditing.com) to offer the Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) credential. The association, effective Jan. 1, 2010, will benefit AAPC members, medical coders, health care professionals and NAMAS [...]
Question by jidwg: Medical coding? I just finished a year long course in medical coding and billing. Are there any working coders out there who can give me tips on where to look for good jobs and a general idea of average starting salaries? Also, what type of certification would you recommend? Best answer: Answer [...]
Professional Review Guide for the CCA Examination, 2010 Edition Use the Professional Review Guide for the CCA Examination, 2010 ROM to help you prepare for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification examination. Practice interpreting documentation and applying your knowledge in assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures for a variety of patient settings. This book also [...]
Question by Joycelyn M: Is a certification in Medical Billing and Coding from NHA enough to gain employment? I attended a 8 month course at a private school. We took an 100 question exam and were mailed certificates from the National Health Association in C.C.B.S. along with a 10 question test that we mail back [...]
Question by joa2na: a question on the AAPC-CPC EXAM? I took the cpc exam last october and im scheduled to take it again in april because i failed the pathology and laboratory, e/m, and medicine parts (section two) i passed the other sections but i want to know what else i could study to pass [...]
www.CodingCertification.org This video is a small example of the Coding Certification Review Blitz video series designed to prepare coders for the various coding board exams (CPC, CCS-P, etc.) – over 12 hours total. This excerpt gives you an idea of my teaching style and how I use a document camera so you can see and [...]