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?
Tag: icd-10 cm
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
3 Benefits of tabbing the ICD-10-CM book
I remember when I was first starting out in medical coding. It was just completely overwhelming just trying to learn everything. It was like learning a new language. At one point, I came across a blog post where a coder said that they tabbed their ICD-10-CM book (this was before social media got as big… Continue reading 3 Benefits of tabbing the ICD-10-CM book
The Career Catapult Community
The Career Catapult Community is an online community on my website where I post coding tutorials, practice coding questions and other info related to medical coding. It's also a place for you to ask coding questions and network with other coders and students. To see what the community looks like watch the video below. I… Continue reading The Career Catapult Community
Find the ICD-10-CM Code For: Twin Pregnancy
Today we're going to find the code for twin pregnancy in the ICD-10 book. Don't want to watch the video? Here are the steps: The first thing you do is go to P in the index. Find the word pregnancy and then underneath that read down the page till you find the word twin. Then… Continue reading Find the ICD-10-CM Code For: Twin Pregnancy
Medical Coding Study Group
There are still seats left in the July Medical Coding Study Group sessions! 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… Continue reading Medical Coding Study Group
Medical Coding Practice Test
Many of my students from the medical coding study groups are preparing to take the CPC exam. I think they are going to do great—but a few of them have asked me to put together a practice test. So after giving it some thought-I finally did put a test together! I tried to make it… Continue reading Medical Coding Practice Test
CPC Exam Practice Question 1
If you're getting ready to take the CPC exam soon, no doubt you are practicing already. But I think coding in real life is different than coding on the exam. Both pose different challenges. For this post I want to focus on how you can get the answer for questions on the CPC exam by… Continue reading CPC Exam Practice Question 1
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