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4 Ways Medical Coders Can Maintain Their Skills and Knowledge Medical coding is a dynamic field that demands precision, adaptability, and a commitment to staying up-to-date with ever-evolving healthcare regulations and coding guidelines. Whether you’re a seasoned medical coder or just starting your career, continuous learning is essential to maintaining your skills and knowledge. In…
The Top Benefits of a Medical Coding Career In the vast realm of healthcare, there are countless vital roles that contribute to the seamless functioning of the industry. One such often overlooked yet crucial profession is medical coding. These skilled professionals act as the bridge between healthcare providers and insurance companies, ensuring accurate documentation and…
5 Ways Medical Coders Can Start the Year Strong We’ve covered how medical coders can end the year strong on our blog in the past. But what if you want to get started on the right foot? Here are a few tips to ensure that 2023 is your best year as a medical coder yet.…
Answers to 5 Common Medical Coding Questions Questions. We all have them. Few have answers. When it comes to medical coding, however, we’re here with solutions for most of the questions and issues medical coders have. This is especially helpful when it comes to resume, interviews and on the job, which are the top priorities…
5 Tips for Getting Your Dream Medical Coding Job The recruiting world has been crazy the past few years. More jobs seem to be available than ever before, with several companies offering incredible benefits and incentives to join. You shouldn’t just accept the first job you’re offered, however. Here are some tips for getting your…
The Importance of a Specialty Medical Coding Credential Read on to learn more about what specialty medical coding is, the career opportunities you’ll have with a credential and what you’ll learn with a specialty medical coding credential course. What Is Specialty Medical Coding? Specialty credentials enable coders to elevate their expertise in their respective specialty…
Best Practices for Updating Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems If there’s one thing that’s always changing, it’s healthcare. In fact, many elements of healthcare continually change. One of these elements is electronic health records, or EHRs. Using an outdated or inferior EHR system can be a pain and lead to inaccuracy in coding. Whether you’re…
How to Prepare for a Medical Coding Audit Audit. Few words stir up fear, anxiety and frustration like this one. Unfortunately, they’re party of nearly every industry in some way. Fortunately, they’re an opportunity to improve, if you look at them the right way. When it comes to medical coding, there are certain things you…
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…
Avoiding Billing Errors with Medical Coding Training You see stories like it in the news all of the time: “Medical Coding Slip at TX Hospital Led to COVID-19 Billing Error.” It’s a true article from September of this year and it goes to show the importance of medical billing and medical coding roles. Here’s a…