Blog posts related to medical billing.
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…
4 of the Most Common Medical Coding Mistakes Mistakes are a part of life. As Albert Einstein once said, “a person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” If you’re new to medical coding, chances are pretty good that you’re going to make a mistake or two. (OK, it’s guaranteed.) But when that…
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…
NEWS ROUNDUP: The Latest Medical Coding Updates The medical coding world is always changing, like many industries. As such, it’s important to stay updated about the latest news, changes and updates impacting the industry. Never fear, that’s why we’re here. Let’s break down some of the latest medical coding news and updates you’ll find online…
When you’re a professional medical coder or biller, it can be easy to slip into verbiage that only those in your industry know. But patients don’t understand many of these terms, let alone acronyms. For example, instead of using words like “ICD-10” or “E/M,” use “your medical status” or “your doctor visit.” Keep acronyms and…
4 Ways to Increase Your Medical Coding Knowledge This Fall An anonymous person once said, “the man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after.” Regardless of whether you’re passed the certification exam or you’re a seasoned coder, you don’t want to lose the valuable medical coding knowledge you’ve gained. As…
NEWS ROUNDUP: The Latest Medical Coding Updates The medical coding world is always changing, like many industries. As such, it’s important to stay updated about the latest news, changes and updates impacting the industry. Never fear, that’s why we’re here. Let’s break down some of the latest medical coding news and updates you’ll find online…
5 (More) Scary Medical Coding Scenarios to Avoid Don’t look now, but it’s already Halloween (again)! Last year, in honor of this spooky holiday, we decided to point out some things that scare use as medical coders. Well, we’re back at it again with more spooky stories to help ensure you don’t make any of…
Is Coding Driving Up Medical Billing Costs? Inflation has affected all of these days. From gas to groceries, bills are unfortunately going up and healthcare costs are no exception. According to a recent study, medical coding is driving up medical billing costs. Are medical coders at fault? Are costs really rising due to coding? Is…
7 Mental Health Tips for Medical Coders There’s a difference between mental health medical coding and mental health FOR medical coding. The former is a real set of codes, also known as CPT codes. It can involve everything from anxiety to depression and ADHD. That’s not what we’re talking about today, however. We’re going to…