5 Ways Medical Coders Can End the Year Strong Don’t look now, but we only have a couple of months left in the year. While you may be thinking about holidays, tax breaks and other things, medical coding should also be top of mind if you’re a medical coder or biller. Now isn’t the time…
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Happy Thanksgiving from Medical Coding Academy! We hope your studying, coding and/or billing is going good! As a reminder, breaks are an important part of a medical coder’s mental health, so be sure to pace yourself and have fun every now and then! Also remember to be grateful for every moment. And, if you’re looking…
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4 Things We’re Grateful for This Thanksgiving At Medical Coding Academy, we don’t take a single day, student or course for granted. We continually live in a state of thankfulness, which is why we love this time of year. In honor of the Thanksgiving season, here are four things we’re thankful for in 2022: 1.…
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NEWS ROUNDUP: The Latest Medical Coding Updates (November 2022) The medical coding world is always changing, like many industries. As such, it’s important to stay updated about the latest news, changes and updates impacting the industry. Never fear, that’s why we’re here. Let’s break down some of the latest medical coding news and updates you’ll…
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5 Medical Coding Culture Tips Every company wants a good culture. Unfortunately, it’s more difficult in healthcare than many other industries. This is especially true as more and more people work remotely. How do you create a good medical coding culture? Here are some tips: 1. Create Transparency A transparent culture is one that has…
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Are You Suffering from ‘Note Bloat?’ There’s been a disease going around—and no, we’re not talking about COVID-19. It’s related to physical notes; think sticky notes, pieces of paper and more. Note-taking is a great habit for medical coders, but it can get out of control sometimes. When that happens, it creates what is known…
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5 Tips for Getting Your Dream Medical Coding Job The recruiting world has been crazy the past few years. More jobs seem to be available than ever before, with several companies offering incredible benefits and incentives to join. You shouldn’t just accept the first job you’re offered, however. Here are some tips for getting your…
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Happy Halloween from Medical Coding Academy! We hope your studying, coding and/or billing is more sweet than spooky these days. As a reminder, breaks are an important part of a medical coder’s mental health, so be sure to pace yourself and have fun every now and then! In the meantime, watch this video about medical…
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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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The Importance of a Specialty Medical Coding Credential Read on to learn more about what specialty medical coding is, the career opportunities you’ll have with a credential and what you’ll learn with a specialty medical coding credential course. What Is Specialty Medical Coding? Specialty credentials enable coders to elevate their expertise in their respective specialty…
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