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Comparing AAPC CIC and AHIMA CCS Exams

January 5, 2021July 22, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Laureen: Right. And you know what I want to do, I’m going to bump this question up because it’s related, asking about the CCS and CIC exams. The CCS is the AHIMA’s certified coding specialist exam. To me, it’s one …

Can You Pass the CPC or CCS Exams Without a 2 or 4 Year Degree?

May 18, 2018July 14, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Laureen: There are schools out there. AHIMA is very well known for, like the RHIT and their RHIA programs requiring you go to certain schools that are approved by them. I know when I went to become an occupational therapist, …

When Do HCPCS Manuals Start Shipping?

August 3, 2017July 7, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Did you want to talk about that a little bit, Chandra? Chandra: Sure! With the HCPCS manuals, typically we receive our HCPCS manuals right around Christmas time. The reason for that being most of the HCPCS code changes don’t come …

Advance Care Planning Services

June 19, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

By Jo-Anne Sheehan, CPC, CPB, CPPM, COC, CPC-I Advance Care Planning is about having the provider do what he or she can to guarantee that the health care treatment a patient receives is consistent with the patient’s wishes should he …

What Is Medical Billing?

May 2, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

How I Got Started in Medical Billing

Many years ago, I was fortunate enough to accidentally discover something called “medical billing” because I happened to be in the right place at the right time. Little did I know, the accidental discovery would lead me to my true employment passion medical billing and coding. My prior employment history involved openings in food service and later retail. I felt both of these industries could be my calling and means of helping support my family. The problem I continued to be faced with was boredom and usually, after about a year at a position, I would begin looking for another place of employment.

Medical Coding vs Medical Billing: Do I Need to Learn Both?

May 18, 2018April 28, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Alicia: I take calls that come in for people wanting to know “what’s the best path for me” and after I ask a few questions, then you get a feel for a good fit. This is a very common question, …

Medical Coding: Do You Need a Medical Terminology and Anatomy Course?

August 3, 2017April 15, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Laureen: A related question to that is: Do I need to take a medical terminology and anatomy course? You don’t have to, it’s highly recommended because basically, just like we said, if you’re going to be that translator and you’re …

ICD-10 Guidelines: How to Read Section References

August 3, 2017March 20, 2017 by Laureen Jandroep

Q: This first question came in on ICD-10 guidelines: How to Read Section References. Specifically the person asked: “I’m finding it hard to understand the references to ‘sections’ in the guidelines in the ICD-10-CM. Example: Hypertension, transient, Section 1.C.9.a.7. or …