So the thing that people struggle with the most in my ICD-10-CM medical coding study groups--is understanding the coding guidelines. Now I'm not saying you have to memorize the guidelines or know them off the top of your head completely. There are a lot--general guidelines, inpatient, outpatient, sequencing etc. But the thing is, you need… Continue reading Overcoming the Top Challenge Faced By New Medical Coders
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June Medical Coding Study Groups
The June medical coding study groups are now available for sign up! Each session focuses on ICD-10-CM coding questions that are true/false and fill in the blank. Each session is 90 minutes and we meet through Zoom. These are for you if: You are currently enrolled in a medical coding course and would like extra coding practice with… Continue reading June Medical Coding Study Groups
Medical Coding Study Groups For May
Medical coding is hard to learn. It just is, no matter how you look at it. I mean yes, it is easier if you have a background in healthcare and already understand medical terminology and anatomy. But medical coding is still like learning a new language and it just takes time. There are many different… Continue reading Medical Coding Study Groups For May
Medical Coding Study Groups For April 2023
Medical Coding Study Groups For April 2023For April, all medical coding study groups will focus on ICD-10-CM coding and we will complete questions as a group. There will be some fill in the blank questions and some multiple choice. You can sign up for 1, 2, 3 or 4 sessions. Each session will be different,… Continue reading Medical Coding Study Groups For April 2023
Medical Coding Study Group 3/11/23
Medical Coding Study Group 3/11/23The next medical coding study group is coming up soon and is now available for sign up! This meeting will focus on the Radiology section of the CPT book. There is A LOT of information here, so my goal will be to break everything down and do an overview of this… Continue reading Medical Coding Study Group 3/11/23
Medical Coding Study Group
Medical Coding Study Group Recently, much to my kids embarrassment, I've been posting videos on TikTok. But I'm not talking about dancing videos or anything like that. I've been posting medical coding videos. Just short videos of me explaining how to find or code or giving advice about the CPC exam. I started a few months… Continue reading Medical Coding Study Group
What Happens if a Medical Coder Makes a Mistake?
What Happens if a Medical Coder Makes a Mistake?This was a question that I have come across a few times recently. Basically new coders (or people thinking of becoming a coder) are wondering this. I could see why this would be a concern. Medical coders are held to a very high standard both by ourselves… Continue reading What Happens if a Medical Coder Makes a Mistake?
2 Myths About The Medical Coding Industry
Once upon a time, there were many ads out there for different medical coding schools. I don't want to point out any specific one, but let's just say, I do have a specific one in my head as I'm writing this. This particular ad promised new and potentially new medical coding students 2 things. They… Continue reading 2 Myths About The Medical Coding Industry
Is Medical Coding a “Dying Career?”
A few days ago I got an email from someone who came across my blog and she asked if me if I thought medical coding was a "dying career." I could see why someone would wonder that. The world is constantly changing. But I gave it some thought-- and the short answer to that is… Continue reading Is Medical Coding a “Dying Career?”
Believe In Yourself
I remember being a little kid and having all these big dreams. At one point I wanted to be a veterinarian. A few years later I wanted to be an astronaut. I think I even wanted to be a doctor. I think these are all really common things for a kid to want to be… Continue reading Believe In Yourself