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We live in a day where people demand instant gratification and convenience. We get annoyed if our fast-food order takes longer than five minutes, we are outraged when the Internet goes down for an hour and we don’t know what to do with ourselves when we’re without our phones for an extended period of time.…
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.…
We all like to have options in life. While some of us may take it a bit too far — we’re looking at you, Mrs. Skinny Vanilla half-foam half-decaf latte with a shot of espresso, sprinkle of cinnamon and infusion of volcanic lava rock essence — most of us can agree the options are one…
There have been some BIG changes going on at Medical Coding Academy. For one, we recently launched Medical Coding Online, a revolutionary and easy way to learn medical coding and billing from the comfort of your own home as you take classes online. This is a fantastic alternative to our popular three-day medical coding certification…
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 to say you’re a professional medical coder! The only question…
We all love choices. Whether it’s coffee, outfits or educational institutions, it’s nice to have options. When it comes to medical coding, however, there’s only one option that is unmatched by all the others: Medical Coding Academy’s three-day course. Where else can you truly absorb the information you’re learning and obtain a certification in just…
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 number of courses we offer to get lost and…
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…
One of the first questions people ask when it comes to medical coding: what is it? Well, in a nutshell, medical coding is a prerequisite for medical billing, filing and claiming medical insurance. It primarily focuses on converting each and every document tracing diagnosis, medical service, and equipment into universally acceptable codes. A medical coder…
At Medical Coding Academy, we’ve revolutionized the way our students learn medical coding. Gone are the days when your only option is to give $15,000 to a college or university in exchange for 18 weeks of training that doesn’t even equip you with the knowledge you need to pass the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam.…