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
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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
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?
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?
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?
How To Code A Diagnostic Radiology Report
Sometimes when people hear that diagnostic radiology coders can code 50+ reports an hour they are taken back for a minute. It sounds like a lot, and it is, but there's many factors to think about how someone can code that fast. For example, do they have an encoder? Are they coding both icd 10… Continue reading How To Code A Diagnostic Radiology Report
4 Tips For Getting A Medical Coding Job
Thanks to those of you who reached out to me last week with questions! Both questions were basically the same thing: How can a new coder break into the field? What do we have to do? There is no easy answer to that. Many times you have to start out in a non-coding position and… Continue reading 4 Tips For Getting A Medical Coding Job
6 Tips For Passing Your Medical Coding Course
If you're reading this, you're probably enrolled in a medical coding course--which is awesome! There are a lot of good schools out there. Here is the kicker though--there is just a lot to learn. Most schools don't focus on a specific specialty, so you'll get an overview of everything. On one hand that is great.… Continue reading 6 Tips For Passing Your Medical Coding Course
The 1 Minute Coding Lesson Series
Hey All My Coding Friends, I'm happy to announce a new video series called the "1 Minute Coding Lesson." Each video will be under a minute, and I'll be talking about all things medical coding. It could be about ICD-10-CM, CPT, guidelines, common mistakes...you get the idea. There will be a new video added every… Continue reading The 1 Minute Coding Lesson Series
ICD-10-CM Coding For COVID-19
It's only a matter of time before medical coders will be coding charts that mention COVID-19. The CDC has released info on how to properly code this diagnosis. Go here to read their guidelines. Midnight Medical Coding Products You Might Be Interested In: Tabs for the ICD-10-CM Book: Get 60 printed, multi-colored, double-sided… Continue reading ICD-10-CM Coding For COVID-19