In a recent video, a question was raised regarding the pricing disparity between my medical coding course and AAPC's. Here, we will delve into the key differentiators between the two options to help you make an informed decision. So, my course is $2875 and the course from AAPC varies. Right now at the time I'm… Continue reading Difference Between My Coding Course and AAPC’s
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.
Do you have to memorize codes in medical coding?
Many people ask me if you have to memorize codes in medical coding, and the good news is, you do not 🙂 There are thousands of codes and that's something that is not possible anyway. Want to watch a quick video instead? See below: https://youtube.com/shorts/urJZ0p-3gG0?feature=share I do recommend that coders (especially new coders) highlight… Continue reading Do you have to memorize codes in medical coding?
Medical Coding Training Course
Unboxing the Medical Coding Program: What's Included? In this blog post, I'll provide an overview of the contents included in my medical coding training course! Course Materials Overview The medical coding program includes the following key components: Course Textbook The program provides students with a course textbook sourced from AAPC, ensuring quality and accuracy in… Continue reading Medical Coding Training Course
6 Days Left To Register For My Medical Coding Course
Are you thinking about taking a medical coding course? I know it can be a difficult decision--there are many schools and programs to choose from. But let me ask you a question--what is holding you back from signing up? Do you think it will be too hard to learn? Are you too busy with other… Continue reading 6 Days Left To Register For My Medical Coding Course
Medical Coding Training Course Info
Ok so here is the thing. It can feel a little scary to sign up for a Medical Coding Course. It is a big decision that can potentially affect the rest of your life, or at the very least, the rest of your career. I remember back in the day when I first thought about… Continue reading Medical Coding Training Course Info
Medical Coding Training Course
I'm happy to announce that I'm now offering a full medical coding training course! This course will prepare you to take the CPC exam from AAPC. The course is 16 weeks long and will include 1 live meeting per week through Zoom. I really think the live instruction component is very important. Medical coding is… Continue reading Medical Coding Training Course
Medical Terminology For Medical Coders Book
I've been teaching ICD-10-CM study groups for just about a year now and I've learned lots of things about my students. The first thing I've learned is that they are willing to put the time in. Almost all of my students attend all 4 sessions that I offer, which is great! They are also super-motivated.… Continue reading Medical Terminology For Medical Coders Book
What books do you need to learn medical coding?
So I had someone reach out to me and ask what books I recommend to learn medical coding. Keep in mind that this person is doing self-teaching. So that means that they are not taking an actual coding course. They do not have a program that they are following. I think it would be difficult… Continue reading What books do you need to learn medical coding?
Coding Tutorial: Find the ICD-10-CM code for sprained ankle
Here is a quick video showing how to find the ICD-10-CM code for sprained ankle- Here are the steps: Go to S in the Index Read down the page until you find the word sprain Underneath that there are different choices based on the ligament. In this example, we looked at the code for sprain… Continue reading Coding Tutorial: Find the ICD-10-CM code for sprained ankle
Practice ICD-10-CM coding question
One thing I've realized since I started teaching coding, is that many people struggle with the coding guidelines. I don't know if it's just that people don't like studying the guidelines or maybe they're just not sure how important it is to be familiar with the guidelines in order to be a good coder. Or… Continue reading Practice ICD-10-CM coding question