5 Medical Coding Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following
On the Medical Coding Academy blog, we’ve covered medical coding Twitter accounts, blogs, YouTube channels and podcasts. Now, we’re turning our attention to the social media channel that has quickly become the sixth-most-popular in the world. How much can you really learn about medical coding and billing on Instagram? A lot, it turns out.
Here are five Instagram accounts medical coders should be following:
1. Katie Duke ACNP-BC (@thekatieduke)
This nurse practitioner has more than 143,000 followers and is part of the “award-winning medical documentary series NY Med, which first aired on ABC in 2012.” Her posts are humorous, insightful and have plenty of attitude.
2. CDC (@cdcgov)
If you’re looking to stay updated on the latest medical news, there’s no better place than the source. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) instagram account “is the official IG source for credible health and safety updates for CDC.” By following this account, you’ll have an edge on other medical coders when it comes to your industry knowledge.
3. #medicalcoding
OK, this isn’t an account, but it’s a hashtag you should be following on Instagram. See what medical coders and billers across the country are posting about. You’ll often find humorous content mixed in with real-life stories and insights from your fellow students and professionals.
4. AAPC (@aapc_official)
Providing a good mix of video and image content, the AAPC sets many of the standards in the medical coding industry. Stay tuned to this Instagram account for the latest medical coding news, updates and standards of medical coding and billing.
5. Medical Coding Academy (@medicalcodingacademy)
Last, but not least, make sure you follow us on Instagram! We give you a candid look at the medical coding industry, providing regular insights, tips, advice and more. We even share student success stories and words of wisdom from our founder, Mrs. Delissa Ortega. This is one medical coding Instagram account you don’t want to miss.
Whether you’re on Instagram or not, you can benefit from a medical coding class at Medical Coding Academy. Sign up today!
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in April 2020. It has been updated for clarity, accuracy and updated information.
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