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Alicia: You maybe the best coder in your office and yet, you may not have the skills to take the test properly to pass that certification. We can help you with that; we can hone and find you the guidelines …
Q #17: I do not have my certification. I want to take one next month. I am instructor, is there an instructor one? A: Laureen: There is a CPC-I, both Alicia and I have that. That’s the instructor credential you …
Q #14: New grad RN wants to obtain CPC certificate. Who wants CPC coder without coding experience? How to find jobs? A: Laureen: Well, there’s actually a couple of issues tied in with here, but we’re getting a lot of …
Q #11: I’m an AAPC member, my test is scheduled for June. Will any CEU’s I get this year go towards what I need? A: No, any CEUs that you get prior to getting certified don’t count. They used to, …
As a medical billing instructor for many years, I am frequently asked if it’s important to join professional associations. I feel that medical billing professionals should join and certify through at least one professional association. I highly recommend the AAPC …
Q #8: A doctor bills both preventative and office visit. The problem is, my son was a patient and I was in the room. There is NO way both were done and NO way they could have enough documentation to …
A medical biller must be a consummate professional. Since medical billers handle protected health information, it is very important that they act in a professional manner at all times. Professionalism means behaving in a way that reflects well on yourself, …
Q #5: Hi guys, I have a question regarding HIV coding. A patient has been exposed to the HIV virus but exhibits no symptoms. What ICD-9 codes are reported? A: Look up Exposure/ HIV and you will be directed to …