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 [...]
Get Help in Medical Coding Updates and CEUs As a medical coder, you have to be constantly on the move, trying to get the latest medical coding update. If you feel you are not up to the mark as far as your coding is concerned, the best bet is signing up for an audio conference. [...]
How ICD-10 will affect your medical coding career? According to the Obama administration, health care reform will make "health care more affordable, make health insurers more accountable, expand health coverage to all Americans, and make the health system sustainable." With an increase in the size and prevalence of the health care system, it will mean higher [...]
Benefits of CPT medical coding Published by the American Medical Association (AMA), CPT is an acronym for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT medical coding is the explanation of a procedure identified with a five-digit code and descriptor nomenclature. As the practice of health care changes, new codes find its way, existing codes get modified and unused [...]
Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) April 10, 2009 The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC, www.aapc.com) introduced its new National Advisory Board (NAB) at the awards banquet of its annual national conference at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The NAB, comprised of 21 members, will serve from 2009 – 2011. The role of [...]
CMS officials discuss the origin and intent of MDS 3.0 Section Q, implementation strategies, resident assesment, and roles of State Medicaid offices, Local Contact Agencies, and Nursing Home staff in the discharge process. We would like to hear from you. Please send all comments to MDSforMedicaid@cms.hhs.gov. Thank you for your time. Video Rating: 0 / [...]
Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) November 2, 2009 Comprehensive on-site ICD-10 implementation training will be available for organizations and companies nationwide beginning January 2010, the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC, www.aapc.com) announces today. The curriculum, developed by a team of experts led by renowned ICD-10 authority Deborah Grider, is customizable for many sizes and [...]
Question by Courtney: What would be a better choice for a career? Medical Billing/ Coding or Medical Administrative Specialist? I currently have two years of experience as an Accounts Receivable. I have experience with customer billing, entering payment, reviewing accounts for collections, processing AR reports, etc. I am considering the medical field for my future [...]