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Just last month, we announced code and guideline updates from the American Medical Association (AMA) for 2021. This month, we’ll be taking a look at new proposed updates for the 2021 ICD-10-CM, which are much more extensive than the updates for 2020. There are hundreds of new codes, revised codes and invalidated codes. Let’s take…
It’s good to stay in the loop. Whether you’re young or experienced, employed or seeking your next opportunity, introverted or an extrovert, staying tuned to recent trends can help you both professionally and personally. The same goes for medical coding. If you’re wondering what the latest medical coding trends are when it comes to the…
Which Medical Coding and Billing Profession Should I Choose? If you’ve decided that you’d like to pursue a career in medical coding, good for you! The only question now is which profession within medical coding and billing you’ll choose. You see, there are multiple different roles and professions within the medical coding industry. While you…
5 Ways to Better Memorize Medical Terms They say an elephant never forgets, but what about the rest of us? If you’re a medical coding student, you might have trouble learning all of these new medical terms, much less committing them to memory. But it’s important to know these terms like the back of your…
Common Questions About Medical Coding Exams Life is full of questions. Do I want fries with my burger? What happened to the other sock in the laundry? What is the meaning of life? While we can’t really help you with any of these, we can point you in the right direction when it comes to…
A Sneak Peek at Our Evaluation and Management Online Course Have you ever wanted to learn how to code physician/patient visits? Need a refresher on medical codes? One of our standalone courses might be ideal for you. This is a unique option that lets you learn a one-off subject at your convenience. Specifically, we’re talking…
AMA Announces Major Code and Guideline Updates for 2021 When the American Medical Association (AMA) announces major changes to its codes and guidelines, medical coding and billing professionals take notice. After all, it’s been more than 25 years since the AMA released major updates for office and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services. But…
Closer Look: Medical Coding Exam Prep Kit Do you have basic medical coding knowledge? Do you struggle knowing which keywords to look for in a case? Do you need to increase your speed while taking the certification exam? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, then the exam prep kit is for you!…
Closer Look: Go To Coders® Flip Book Treasures In case you haven’t noticed, Medical Coding Academy has released an entirely new line of products! These are designed to give medical coding students more options than ever before. No longer do you need to purchase an entire course to get the medical coding knowledge you need.…
Closer Look: Medical Coding Mock Exam Book In case you haven’t noticed, Medical Coding Academy has released an entire new line of products! These are designed to give medical coding students more options than ever before. No longer do you need to purchase an entire course to get the medical coding knowledge you need. Now…