So remember when you were taking medical coding classes--how did you envision your future? Did you think it would be easy to find a job right away? I've talked about this before and I won't name any specific names...but did your school straight up tell you or even imply that you'd walk right into your… Continue reading New Online Course Available
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How I Wrote My Resume That Led To My First Job In The Healthcare Industry
So I'm just thinking back to how I wrote my resume that ultimately led to my first coding job. I had a general resume to work off of--so I just updated my information/jobs. So it wasn't too bad. But...my original resume template was from a book that I read. Yes it was from a book… Continue reading How I Wrote My Resume That Led To My First Job In The Healthcare Industry
5 Things You Can Do To Prepare For Your First Job In The Healthcare Industry
Are you looking for your first job in the healthcare industry? Congrats--that's a big step! It may not seem like it to you, but think about how far you've come. I'm willing to bet that a few years ago, you only dreamed of getting to the point where you are now. So if you're looking… Continue reading 5 Things You Can Do To Prepare For Your First Job In The Healthcare Industry
What Is The Difference Between A Medical Coder and a Medical Biller?
If you're in the medical field, or are currently taking a medical coding and billing class, you've no doubt heard the words "medical coder" and "medical biller." You might even think these jobs are the same because the names sound similar. Sometimes (especially in smaller practices) these roles are combined. But even though these positions… Continue reading What Is The Difference Between A Medical Coder and a Medical Biller?
New Facebook Group
Hey Everyone, I just started a new Facebook group. This is a public group, open to medical coders or medical coding students and it will focus on diagnostic radiology coding. Please consider joining us there! Here is the link to it Thanks! Lindsay Midnight Medical Coding Products You Might Be Interested In: Learn… Continue reading New Facebook Group
My First Day Working As A Medical Coder
On the first day of my first coding job, I didn't know what I was doing. I really didn't. I never coded a real radiology report before. I guess I read a few in my coding classes, but it was something that wasn't focused on. Everything I knew about radiology was just based on my… Continue reading My First Day Working As A Medical Coder
Diagnostic Radiology Online Coding Course
Midnight Medical Coding will be offering an online diagnostic radiology coding course starting in January 2019! This course focuses on x-ray CPT coding. You'll learn the most common codes, how to look them up in the book and you'll practice coding HIPAA compliant reports. The course is done at your own pace and I'm always… Continue reading Diagnostic Radiology Online Coding Course
Coding Challenge 5
Please code the ICD-10-CM and CPT code for this report. To check your answers, click the link at the bottom of the report. ABC Hospital Patient Name- Jon Doe Date- 1/1/18 Referring Dr- Dr Smith Exam- US Renal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Procedure- US Renal History- Routine check of renal cysts Technique-2D images Findings- Complete evaluation of the… Continue reading Coding Challenge 5