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
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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
CPT Coding Course
Enrolling now! Go here to sign up and for more info. You'll have access to the class until December 31, 2019. Price is $49.99. Payment plan available. This class is designed for new coders or coders in other specialties looking to learn more about diagnostic radiology coding. It is 10 modules long and includes videos, power… Continue reading CPT Coding Course
All About Modifier 26
Modifiers can be tricky to a new coder. Sometimes it's confusing to know which ones to add, and when. Today I wanted to talk about the most common modifier in diagnostic radiology coding--modifier 26. Please watch the quick 5 minute tutorial below to learn more. Looking to practice your diagnostic radiology coding skills? Practice tests… Continue reading All About Modifier 26
Medical Coding Job Search Tip: Make A Portfolio
So if you're out there right now looking for a medical coding job, I'm sure you realize how tough it is. Many places require experience to get hired and even then , sometimes experienced coders have a tough time too. There are some small things you can do to help you have more success with… Continue reading Medical Coding Job Search Tip: Make A Portfolio
Coding Tip- Always Follow Client Guidelines
Ok, well this might be a no-brainer, but always follow client guidelines. I know you already have to think about all of the 'real' coding guidelines, but that does not mean that clients don't have their own that you must follow too. This makes your job as a coder a little more difficult because there's… Continue reading Coding Tip- Always Follow Client Guidelines
Is Diagnostic Radiology Coding Really Easy?
Ok, I'll just come out and say it--many times in coding discussions, I've heard people say that diagnostic radiology coding is easy. That it's a good place for new coders to start. I'm not really sure how I feel about that. Not that it's not a good place for new coders to start (it is) but… Continue reading Is Diagnostic Radiology Coding Really Easy?
Recommendation- Read This Book To Learn How To Do Well On Interviews
Everyone knows it can be really tough to get that first medical coding job. People will give you all kinds of tips--such as "get a foot in the door job" or "apply to everything!" While there definitely is some value in that advice, something that I think that is often overlooked is the interview process… Continue reading Recommendation- Read This Book To Learn How To Do Well On Interviews
The Reality Of Being A Medical Coder Who Works From Home
Many times, if you're looking at advertisements for coding schools, you'll see a picture of a young woman working at a laptop. She looks happy and she may be even holding a baby on her lap. I've also seen other advertisements where there's a picture of someone coding at the beach. I'm not trying to burst anyone's… Continue reading The Reality Of Being A Medical Coder Who Works From Home