Should a School Teach From AAPC Curriculum? A question we receive frequently has to deal with teaching the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) curriculum. After all, since we’ve recently discovered that the AAPC doesn’t have the power to accredit medical coding schools or programs and there aren’t many benefits to partnering with them. Why…
4 Benefits of Joining a Medical Coding Forum Technological trends come and go, but if there’s one thing that will always remain the same, it’s our desire for community. Humans were never designed to be alone, which is why groups, forums and other forms of “online gathering places” are so popular these days. This applies…
4 Common Questions Newcomers Have About Medical Coding Academy We receive all sorts of questions at Medical Coding Academy, ranging from what types of questions to ask a job interviewer to tips for passing the certification exam on the first try. Four questions, however, are of particular interest to our newcomers. If you’re new to…
Questions To Ask During A Medical Coding Interview You’ve officially landed your first interview for a position in the healthcare industry. Congratulations! The only catch is that the role involves some medical coding and you don’t have much experience with it. What do you do when it comes time for you to ask questions? Never…
5 Medical Coding Videos You Need to Check Out What’s the most popular search engine in the world? Google, of course. After that, it’s YouTube, which may surprise you. Videos are more popular than ever—which makes sense, considering there are almost 4 billion smartphone users worldwide. Medical coding students (and prospective students) are just as…
If you’ve read part one and part two of this blog series, you’ll have a good idea of what medical coding is and why it’s so important. Now let’s cover the difference between a medical coder and biller in this third (and final) part of the series. Medical Coding vs. Billing There is a monumental…
As we mentioned in part one of this blog series, your number one job as a medical coder is to make sure you get your doctor paid for the services he or she provided. During this post, we’ll cover your number two job. The Priorities of Medical Coding The average coder believes that their biggest…
Sometimes, you have to go back to the basics. “What is medical coding?” may seem like an obvious question, but it’s one we haven’t covered yet on our blog. Before we get into that, however, it all starts with the three books. The Three Books of Medical Coding For the purposes of this blog, we’ll…
I think we can all agree that we’re happy about the fact that 2020 is in the rear-view mirror. If you’re looking and hoping for a better year in 2021, it’s a good idea to start things off on the right foot by developing healthy habits. Instead of traditional weight loss or financial wellness goals,…
You might think you can only get a medical coding job with a medical coding certification. That’s a fair thing to think. In reality, though, medical coding certifications actually give you a variety of skill sets that you can put to use if you’re having trouble landing that first medical coding job. They also make…