Blog posts that discuss medical coding and billing certifications, and what you need to do to get them and use them properly.
The Importance of a Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Credential Medical billers are important. After all, they have a huge impact on their organization’s revenue flow. Medical billers are required to have a vast knowledge of medical billing guidelines, laws, best practices and updates, as well as reimbursements. Read on to learn more about what a…
How to Prepare for a Medical Coding Audit Audit. Few words stir up fear, anxiety and frustration like this one. Unfortunately, they’re party of nearly every industry in some way. Fortunately, they’re an opportunity to improve, if you look at them the right way. When it comes to medical coding, there are certain things you…
4 Areas Where Inaccurate Medical Codes Have Consequences It’s no secret that risk is a big part of the healthcare industry. That’s why there are risk managers, risk consultants and even risk adjuster programs for medical coders. But managing risk is a responsibility that goes from the CEO to individual employees. Are you managing risk…
5 Things to Expect from a Medical Coding Certification Course The benefits of a career as a professional medical coder are no secret. For one, there’s an excellent average salary. Then there’s the flexibility of being able to choose the right position and company that’s right for you. Finally, there’s the pride of being able…
5 Things We Love About Medical Coding In honor of Valentine’s Day being around the corner, we thought it would be a good opportunity to share some love. Specifically, we’d like to share why we love medical coding. (It’s difficult to limit these to just five, but we’ll do our best.)! 1. The Flexibility For…
How Digital Experience Helps Medical Coders It seems like more and more industries are benefitting from employees with digital experience. This makes sense, as more people flock to websites, apps and texts than in-person interactions. Medical coding is no different. Let’s go over a few ways digital experience helps medical coders. Easier Software Transitions First…
Plus Ultra: Going Beyond Your Limits As A Medical Coder If you’re not familiar with the popular anime show My Hero Academia, you might want to consider checking it out. Aside from being entertaining, emotional and of high production value, the show is inspiring in all sorts of ways. One of the central themes of…
3 Benefits Of Attending Medical Coding Training In Person Now that our world is slowing moving toward a post-COVID environment, events are becoming a regular thing again. From conferences to in-person classes, medical coders aren’t without options. But should you really attend in-person medical coding training? An online medical coding education will always be an…
5 Ways Medical Coders Can Finish the Year Strong We’ve all had a rough year or two. (And it’s been tough for some of us even longer). The good news? We’re approaching the end of 2021! It’s officially time to say goodbye to two tough, COVID-filled years and focus on the future instead. Whether you’re…
Avoiding Billing Errors with Medical Coding Training You see stories like it in the news all of the time: “Medical Coding Slip at TX Hospital Led to COVID-19 Billing Error.” It’s a true article from September of this year and it goes to show the importance of medical billing and medical coding roles. Here’s a…