So I get a lot of questions about removing the "A" status from the CPC certification. The A stands for "Apprentice Status" and that basically means that you have no experience yet. So essentially, if you just passed your CPC exam, and you don't have any experience, you now are a CPC-A. But what… Continue reading Removal of “A” status from CPC-A
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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
Medical Coding Training Course
My next medical coding training course will start on August 8th. This is a 16 week program to prepare you to take the CPC exam from AAPC. My course includes live instruction (there's one Zoom meeting per week) and this is extremely beneficial to students and what makes my program stand apart from others. Here… Continue reading Medical Coding Training Course
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
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
CPC Exam Tip
I just wanted to share this quick tutorial I posted the other day with you guys. It shows how to highlight the guidelines in the ICD-10-CM book. Did you highlight your book? Watch the video below! There are so many different guidelines in the ICD-10-CM book. But the good thing is, you don't have to… Continue reading CPC Exam Tip
How to find the ICD-10-CM code for: spider bite of the left upper arm
I just wanted to share this quick tutorial I posted the other day with you guys. It shows how to find the ICD-10-CM code for a spider bite of the left upper arm. Do you know how to code this? Watch the video below! Were you able to code this? In this example you have… Continue reading How to find the ICD-10-CM code for: spider bite of the left upper arm
Find the ICD-10-CM Code For: Hypertension with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease
I just wanted to share this quick tutorial I posted the other day with you guys. It shows how to find the ICD-10-CM code for hypertension with stage 5 chronic disease. Sounds pretty straightforward at first. But is it? Do you know the ICD-10-CM guidelines for coding this? Watch the video below! Were you… Continue reading Find the ICD-10-CM Code For: Hypertension with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease