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The shift toward providing more specific and complete documentation of all medical problems on an annual basis is a challenge for many practices. This is particularly problematic in the outpatient setting, which typically has less administrative infrastructure to support adequate coding. However, aligning current payment-focused billing and documentation practices with evolving risk-adjustment-focused coding practices will…
They say you learn something new every day. This is true for everything from complex information about a topic that’s not in your field of study to obscure facts about your favorite TV show. Human beings are constantly searching for knowledge. The same concept applies to Medical Coding Academy Online. If you know any of…
In case you haven’t noticed (or you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of months), you can now learn medical coding and billing online thanks to the launch of our new Medical Coding Academy Online. Now that this revolutionary new educational resource has been available for a bit, we’re starting to receive…
We all have different banes of our existence. For dogs, it’s the postman. For Batman, it’s the Joker. For Michael Scott from The Office, it’s Toby. You get the idea. For many medical coding students, the bane of their existence is Evaluation & Management, also known as E&M. Let’s take a look at what E&M…
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…