The Importance of an Outpatient Medical Coder Credential (COC) Outpatient Medical Coders are among the highest demand in the medical industry. Why? Since physicians often leave their private practice to join hospital groups, they need someone to handle the medical coding and billing at their new location. That’s where an Outpatient Medical Coder credential (COC®)…
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4 of the Most Common Medical Coding Mistakes Mistakes are a part of life. As Albert Einstein once said, “a person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” If you’re new to medical coding, chances are pretty good that you’re going to make a mistake or two. (OK, it’s guaranteed.) But when that…
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5 Practical Tips for Passing Your Medical Coding Certification Exam If you’re like the majority of Americans, you have plenty of fears. According to Inc., more than half of us fear not having enough money for the future and 25 percent of us are afraid of sharks. For medical coding students, certification exam day can…
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The 2020 Medical Coding Academy Schedule Is Out! Don’t look now, but at Medical Coding Academy, we’re already thinking about next year… and you should too. Our 2020 schedule is out! That’s right, we have all sorts of medical coding and billing courses now on the calendar, such as: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Medical Risk Adjuster (CRC)…
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How Medical Coding Salaries Compare to Other Industries Money. It’s not the primary reason most of us choose to pursue a profession, but it’s usually among the top factors that influence your decision. This is true for everything from fast-food managers and accountants to dentists, surgeons and professional athletes. Medical coding is no different. One…
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Medical Coding Basics: How to Tab Your Books We get a lot of questions about books here at Medical Coding Academy (MCA). Which book should I order? Is one publisher better than the other? There are advantages and disadvantages to some, but all work for the three-day course, at-home study, exams and any other use…
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3 Techniques for Answering Patients’ Medical Coding Questions One aspect of medical coding you might not be aware of is patient interaction. Sure, it might be ideal for some if your day only consisted of dealing with doctors, nurses and medical codes. But the truth is, patients have lots of questions and it’s inevitable that…
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10 of Our Favorite Quotes from Mrs. Delissa Ortega If you’ve frequented our website, attended any of our classes or followed us on social media before, you’re familiar with our esteemed founder and teacher, Mrs. Delissa Ortega. In addition to being a CCS®, CCS-P®, CCA®, RDA, ICD-10 AHIMA ® Approved ICD-10 CM/PCS Expert Trainer with…
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4 Reasons Companies Love Hiring Medical Coders with Certifications Those interested in a career in medical coding and billing have a difficult decision to make. Do they immediately try and enter the workforce? Do they get a certification first? Or do they go all-in on a college degree? The first scenario can be difficult, as…
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The Importance of Medical Risk Adjuster Credential (CRC) The shift toward providing more specific and complete documentation of all medical problems on an annual basis is a challenge for many practices. This is particularly problematic in the outpatient setting, which typically has less administrative infrastructure to support adequate coding. However, aligning current payment-focused billing and…
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