Who Hires New CPC-A and CPC Coders? Breaking into the medical coding field as a newly certified CPC-A (Certified Professional Coder Apprentice) or CPC (Certified Professional Coder) can feel overwhelming. Many healthcare organizations prefer experienced coders, but...
Medical Coding and Billing Guidelines for Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a common and serious sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. Accurate billing and medical coding for sleep apnea are critical for ensuring proper reimbursement and compliance when...
How to Negotiate Your Medical Coding Salary – Even Without Experience Entering the medical coding field is an exciting career move, but negotiating your starting salary can be intimidating—especially if you're new or being offered a signing bonus. Whether you're a...
Billing and Medical Coding for Fluoroscopy: Guidelines and Tips Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, much like an X-ray "movie." It’s commonly used in diagnostic and interventional procedures such as catheter...
How to Increase Medical Coding Productivity: Tips for Coders and Billing Teams In the fast-paced world of healthcare, accurate and efficient medical coding is critical—not only for timely reimbursements but also for compliance and operational success. However,...
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Key Medical Coding and Reimbursement Updates The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1832-P), unveiling several impactful...
Ambulance Coding and Billing Guidelines and Tips Ambulance services play a critical role in emergency and non-emergency medical transportation. Accurate billing and medical coding for ambulance services ensure compliance with payer regulations and proper...
What Is ALS2? Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS2) is the highest level of ground ambulance service defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It includes advanced procedures beyond ALS1, such as: Administration of three or more medications...
Professional Associations & Academic Institutions AAPC chapters often host monthly or virtual meetings offering 1–2 free CEUs each Webinars & On‑Demand Learning YES HIM Consulting / YES HIM Education offers free monthly on‑demand ICD‑10/CPT webinars they...
Medical Coding Oncology & Billing: Guidelines & Tips for Accuracy Medical coding oncology presents unique challenges due to the complexity of cancer diagnoses, treatment modalities, and the multidisciplinary approach often required. Proper documentation and...