 So I get a lot of questions about removing the "A" status from the CPC certification. The A stands for "Apprentice Status" and that basically means that you have no experience yet. So essentially, if you just passed your CPC exam, and you don't have any experience, you now are a CPC-A. But what… Continue reading Removal of “A” status from CPC-A
Author: Lindsay Della Vella
Lindsay Della Vella, CPC, COC, Approved Instructor is the founder and owner of Midnight Medical Coding, LLC. Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable educational materials to medical coders and students entering the field.
Starting a Podcast
So, this isn't my usual kind of post, but I just have some exciting news that I wanted to share with you guys. Midnight Medical Coding is starting a podcast 🙂 It will obviously be about medical coding and it will be geared towards new coders and people interested in learning more about medical coding.… Continue reading Starting a Podcast
Electronic Version of the ICD-10-CM book
So I've been sharing medical coding tutorials on Tiktok for a long time now. Usually I use the coding books to walk-through different examples, but recently people have been asking if there is an electronic version of the coding books. Once you're out there in the real world, your employer will most likely provide you… Continue reading Electronic Version of the ICD-10-CM book
Medical Coding Certifications
So a question that I get sometimes (especially during one of my Tiktok Lives) is about the different medical coding certifications. Now this is a lot to explain, but if you are someone who's looking to get into the field and has not taken a coding course yet--please be sure that whatever course you take… Continue reading Medical Coding Certifications
Last Day To Sign Up
This is just a reminder that Friday, August 9th is the last day to sign up for my Medical Coding Training Course that starts in September. So if you've been considering joining, now is the last chance to secure your spot. As of right now, I have 3 seats left. Here is a quick recap… Continue reading Last Day To Sign Up
Highlighting the CPT book
So one thing that I always tell my students to do, is to take the time to highlight the CPT book. Sounds easy as 123. But is it? Let's talk about it. Say what you will, but the CPT is a big book. There is just a lot of info in there. Bear in mind,… Continue reading Highlighting the CPT book
Coding Books For the CPC Exam
Ok so if you're a medical coding student, the CPC exam is probably never too far from your mind. For starters--you have to code quickly. Bear in mind that there are 100 questions that you have to answer in 4 hours. And to add insult to injury--did you know that there are only certain coding books… Continue reading Coding Books For the CPC Exam
3 Key Factors to Consider Before Enrolling in a Medical Coding Course
Medical coding is a crucial component of the healthcare industry, and obtaining the proper education and certification is essential for a successful career in this field. If you're considering taking a medical coding course, there are three key factors you should think about before signing up. In this blog post, we'll discuss the important aspects… Continue reading 3 Key Factors to Consider Before Enrolling in a Medical Coding Course
3 Common Traits of Medical Coders
So, you’re thinking about changing careers and becoming a medical coder. That’s awesome! But you might be wondering if it’ll be a good fit for you—so let’s talk about that for a minute. There are a few common traits that most medical coders have. Now this isn’t a complete list and obviously there are exceptions.… Continue reading 3 Common Traits of Medical Coders
Medical Coding Training Course
My next medical coding training course will start on August 8th. This is a 16 week program to prepare you to take the CPC exam from AAPC. My course includes live instruction (there's one Zoom meeting per week) and this is extremely beneficial to students and what makes my program stand apart from others. Here… Continue reading Medical Coding Training Course