Blog posts that discuss medical coding and billing certifications, and what you need to do to get them and use them properly.
Medical Coding vs. Medical Billing: What’s the Difference? Should I do coding or billing? It’s a common question we receive. Well how about this? I’m gonna run you through both jobs and that way you can decide what’s BEST for you. There’s nothing more reassuring than you all coming to your own conclusions. The Differences…
‘Is This School AAPC Accredited?’ For all the people who keep asking if a school is AAPC accredited, brace yourselves and listen up! The AAPC is not an accrediting agency. Let’s dive deeper. Is Accreditation Important? Accreditation is the process by which a governing agency (typically known as CAHIM) ensures a college or university’s instruction…
Should a Coding School Be Licensed or Accredited? Licenses and accreditations are important. They help establish credibility with an organization (or individual) and serve as proof that the company or person has achieved mastery of a certain skill set or subject. So it makes sense that the medical coding school you choose should be accredited…
Medical Coding Academy: What Sets Us Apart All of us have options these days. Whether it’s a cup of coffee, a smartphone, a car or a house, there are plenty of choices available. The same even applies to education. But just because there are options doesn’t mean they are all the same. This is especially…
I think we can all agree that we’re happy about the fact that 2020 is in the rear-view mirror. If you’re looking and hoping for a better year in 2021, it’s a good idea to start things off on the right foot by developing healthy habits. Instead of traditional weight loss or financial wellness goals,…
Many businesses have been catching up to the healthcare industry this year when it comes to remote employees. (After all, medical coders and billers often work from home—and do it well, we might add.) More healthcare organizations are employing remote employees or transitioning more roles to work-from home positions. To ensure remote employees are productive,…
This year has been tough on all of us. It’s during these tumultuous times that it’s helpful to focus on the positive things in life. At Medical Coding Academy, we’re grateful for our students every single day. In honor of Thanksgiving, we’d like to highlight three students in particular. Here are three Medical Coding Academy…
Which Medical Coding and Billing Profession Should I Choose? If you’ve decided that you’d like to pursue a career in medical coding, good for you! The only question now is which profession within medical coding and billing you’ll choose. You see, there are multiple different roles and professions within the medical coding industry. While you…
The Benefits of a Medical Coding Career In case you aren’t familiar with medical coding by now, medical coders extract key medical words and convert them to industry-standard medical codes (aka numbers). These codes are sent to insurance companies to produce paychecks for physicians, clinics, facilities and even hospitals for their services. Medical coding is…
Exploring Your Post-COVID-19 Job Options It’s no secret that COVID-19 threw a wrench in many of our plans. Graduations changed their format, many of us lost our jobs and those of us who kept our jobs saw them change. And vacation plans? Those are up in the air as well. Today, however, we’ll be focusing…