5 New Year’s Resolutions for Medical Coders

Is it already 2022? I think we’re all ready to close the chapters of 2020 and 2021, so this new year is a perfect chance to do that.

Do you have any goals or resolutions for the upcoming year? Maybe losing weight? Or getting more organized?

Your resolution doesn’t have to be related to finances, cleanliness or health, however. You can resolve to be a better medical coder!

Here are five New Year’s Resolutions to help you do just that:

1. Avoid Interruptions

Make a commitment to focus more this year! You can do that by eliminating distractions like email alerts, meetings and other distractions. Consider blocking off time to focus and letting co-workers know you’re busy.

2. Stay On Task

Medical coders can easily get distracted by non-coding tasks, such as reviewing assignments or schedules. But if you really want to improve productivity as a medical coder, it’s helpful to organize your schedule so you’re as efficient as possible.

3. Get Certified!

Even if you already have a medical coding certification, it’s always a good idea to get another. Adding certifications can exponentially increase your salary projections and extra education will always help you do your job better.

4. Monitor Changes

Stay tuned to this blog, our social media pages and other medical coding resources to stay updated about what’s happening with the AAPC, the latest coding changes and yearly salary changes. The more informed you are, the better your position will be as a medical coder.

5. Rely On Experts

Perhaps you could commit to relying on others more this year? Everyone from co-workers to famous influencers can be a source of information that you can use to improve your role. Be open and be flexible.

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