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Q: (CIC Certification) – Why doesn’t anyone recognize the CIC certification? Now I am forced to take the CCS but really wanted to keep all my certifications with AAPC. A: Well, it’s new. It’s brand spanking new, like wet-behind-the-ears new, so …
Q: (Medical Coding Manuals) – Can you explain how to use the AAPC CPT vs. the one put out by the AMA? The AAPC version doesn’t seem to have the same notations and hints. A: I don’t think the AAPC …
Laureen: Q: (How to Study for the CPC Exam) – I am just starting to study for the CPC exam, so what material would you recommend I start with to prepare for the exam? I do want to move quickly. …
Q: (ICD 10 Question) – For ICD-10, what service would you recommend to use to educate doctors regarding their documentation? Shouldn’t I know about ICD-9 before learning ICD-10? – Kind of combo question, you want to take that one, Alicia? Alicia: …
Friends? They make our lives better. They are a brilliant source of advice on all sorts of matters, and that’s just true when it comes to online learning! They are vital in our development both emotionally and morally. And in today’s …
Coding Annual Physical with Chronic Conditions Laureen: Q: [Annual Physical] “ICD-10 question, if a patient is in for an annual physical and has chronic conditions like diabetes mellitus or hypertension, would you use Z00.01?” Alicia: Chandra knows this one. Chandra: …
CCO’s Medical Coding Certifications As surely everyone knows, healthcare professionals especially medical coders and billers earn an average salary of $50,000 a year. That looks promising! But want to step up and make more than the average medical coder and more than the average …
Medical Coding CEUs In order to maintain your certification (regardless of which medical coding or billing certification(s) you choose), you’ve got participate and earn medical coding CEUs. The reason for this is simple — the healthcare industry is constantly changing. …