Medical Coding: Time-Based Coding Guidelines and Tips Time-based coding is an essential concept in medical coding and billing that applies when the amount of time a provider spends with a patient determines the level of service reported. Understanding how to properly...
The Coding Clarified team offers dedicated support for students looking to launch or advance a career in medical coding. Through their “CPC Medical Coding Scholarships & Grants” program, you can find state-based funding opportunities that help cover the cost of...
Medical Coding AAPC CPC Certification Guide If you’ve recently come across an ad or job posting about becoming a remote medical coder (CPC® – AAPC Certified Professional Coder), you probably have a lot of questions. Before you commit to pursuing the CPC credential,...
How a WIOA-Funded Path Via Coding Clarified Medical Coding Course Offers an Alternative What’s Going On with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and Graduate Health/Allied-Health Degrees? There is a significant policy shift in motion that affects many...
What Does AAPC Stand For? Understanding AAPC and Its Role in the CPC Credential If you’re new to medical coding, you’ve likely heard the acronym AAPC mentioned in job postings, online courses, or certification discussions. But what exactly does AAPC stand for—and why...
The Most Common Abbreviations Every Medical Coder Should Know Medical coding is a language of its own—and much of that language is built on abbreviations. Whether you’re reviewing provider documentation, preparing for the CPC exam, or coding charts in a live...
Credentialing for Physicians: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why It Matters Credentialing is one of the most important—but often misunderstood—administrative processes in healthcare. While coders focus on documentation, code selection, billing, and compliance,...
Why These Resources Help You Pass the AAPC CPC Exam & Land a Medical Coding Job Preparing for the AAPC CPC exam requires strategy, structure, and the right support. The CPC is not just a test of memorization—it measures how well you understand guidelines, apply...
A Step-by-Step Guide for New and Experienced Coders Medical coding is the backbone of healthcare reimbursement. It transforms the clinical story of a patient’s encounter into standardized, billable codes used for payment, reporting, data analytics, and quality...
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure for patients with morbid obesity, but it also requires precise documentation, coding, and billing to ensure compliance and accurate reimbursement. Medical coders must understand not only the procedures themselves, but...