Posts that directly tie in to medical coding and billing courses and information about them.
5 Reasons To Try An Online Medical Coding Course We all have our reasons for why we will or won’t try new things. Take technology, for example. According to the Pew Research Center, “39% describe themselves as preferring to wait until they hear about others’ experiences before trying something new themselves.” That makes sense. But…
If you’re like most of us, you’ve gone to a big-box retailer that sells products in bulk and received a free sample while you were shopping. Have you ever wondered why they do this? According to The Atlantic, there’s a distinct psychology behind this. You’re more likely to buy something if you’ve tried it first.…
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…
What Are the Different Types of Medical Coding Courses? If you’re new to medical coding, you may easily get overwhelmed by all the acronyms and seemingly random letters thrown at you. CPC? CPB? CPPM? What do all of these mean? While we encourage our students to get their “alphabet soup,” we definitely don’t want the…
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…
2022 Medical Coding Book Updates: What To Expect The new year is upon us and that means a new round of medical coding books. Updated editions are important to maintain coding accuracy in light of ever-changing updates. The only question is, what should you expect in with the latest version of the ICD-10-CM and other…
Medical Coding: Short-Term Pain for a Long-Term Gain People often ask me why I switched from teaching a six-week Saturday medical coding course to a three-day (consecutive day) course offered on the weekends. Well, when I used to teach the Certified Professional Coder CPC® course over a duration of six weeks, we would meet every single Saturday (six…
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…
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!…
MCA Launching New Online Courses! Will I pass the exam? When will they launch? Should I get experience first? We are going to cover all these questions and more, but first a few points. Some Background Info The first thing I need to mention is that every credential course I’m about to go through has…