Blog posts that discuss medical coding and billing certifications, and what you need to do to get them and use them properly.
Benefits of a Medical Coding Profession If you’d love to have a job that allows you to help people without necessarily working with them on the front lines every day, then medical billing and coding might be right for you. Medical Coders generally don’t interact directly with patients. Instead, they’re in the background, handling patient…
Happy Thanksgiving from Medical Coding Academy! At Medical Coding Academy, we don’t take a single student, class or day for granted. That’s why we’re taking a moment today to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. We’re thankful for the thousands of medical coding careers we’ve helped launch. We’re thankful for…
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: 5 Scary Medical Coding Scenarios to Avoid Don’t look now, but it’s already Halloween! In honor of this spooky holiday, we decided to point out some things that scare use as medical coders. If you’re in the industry, make sure you don’t make any of the same mistakes! It could be your… DOOM!…
Why Do Certifications Matter for Medical Coders and Billers? It’s a common question we receive at Medical Coding Academy. Will having a medical billing certification or medical coding certification actually help you get a job with a potential employer? While many colleges or universities would like you to believe that taking an 18-week course is…
The 2021 AAPC Salary Survey Ends Soon! Don’t look now, but it’s your chance to make your voice heard and help thousands of other medical coders and billers in the industry today. The 2021 Salary Survey, which is launched yearly by the AAPC, is open for submissions through October 25, 2021. It’s quick, easy and…
Certified Medical Auditors utilize their knowledge of medical coding and documentation guidelines to improve the revenue cycle of medical practices. A medical auditing career includes working with medical records technology and health services administration, applying your medical coding skills in a new realm. Read on to learn more about what CPMAs are, the career opportunities…
You’d be surprised how many people outside of the world of medical coding aren’t aware of all the different types of medical coding certifications that can be obtained. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just medical coding and medical billing. There are options for every specialty and role within medical coding. Let’s go over five…
Tips for Nurses Making the Transition to Medical Coding Nurses choose to leave the hands-on responsibilities of their profession for a variety of reasons. Some are burned out. Others deal with lots of anxiety and stress. Whatever the reason, more and more nurses are turning to another role within the healthcare industry: medical coding. In…
Our 3-Day Medical Coding and Exam Prep Course Is Back! Your wish is our command! Mrs. Ortega brings back her three-day course, but this time on STEROIDS and HOTTER than ever! Three-Day Medical Coding Course Preview You do not want to miss this SHOWSTOPPER of an event! Check out the details in this two-minute promo video!…
Practicode, Internships and Removing the ‘A’ Day after day, especially on medical coding forums, we keep seeing that more and more people are constantly asking if practicode is real-world experience. Before you know it, they find themselves thinking it must be since everyone else is doing it, but it isn’t. The crazy thing is every now and…