Medical Record Abstraction Abstracting information from medical records for coding purposes is a critical task in medical coding. Medical Record Abstraction involves extracting relevant clinical details from patient records to assign accurate diagnostic and procedural...
Navigating the Path to Experience as a Newly Certified Medical Coder: Strategies and Tips Becoming a certified medical coder is a significant achievement, but for newly certified professionals, the next step is securing practical experience in the field. Gaining...
Preparing for ICD-11: Challenges & Benefits for Healthcare Stakeholders Insights into what the implementation process for ICD-11 might entail and the potential impact it could have when it occurs. Transition planning Training Resources for Medical Coders &...
How is AI Impacting Medical Coding? Medical coding and artificial intelligence (AI) are two areas that are increasingly intersecting, revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Here are 7 examples of how AI is impacting the Medical Coding industry. Automation of...
Tips to Pass the AAPC CPC Exam on Your First Try Medical coding is a fantastic career, and you’re so close to earning your Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential that you can see it within your grasp. Seeing it, and achieving it may feel out of reach for some...
AAPC CPC Exam FAQs Are you thinking about scheduling your CPC exam and wondering what to expect? If you’ve scheduled your CPC certification exam or are considering setting a date, you probably have many questions. AAPC lays out answers to the most common questions...
Multiple Certifications for New CPC-As: Experience vs. Credential Accumulation In the evolving landscape of healthcare administration, the role of medical coders is increasingly crucial. These professionals ensure accurate coding of medical procedures and diagnoses...
Tips for Getting Hired as a New CPC-A Frustration can build for a newly credentialed coder (CPC-A) especially if they have submitted many resumes and job applications and never receive any feedback as to why they were not selected for an interview or hired when they...
MEDICAL CODING AAPC CPC CERTIFICATION GUIDE You may have seen an ad or job listing about becoming a remote Medical Coder CPC® (AAPC Certified Professional Coder) and now you have many questions. Here is some information that may be helpful for you to know before you...
The Rise of Remote Medical Coding: A New Era for CPCs In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, technological advancements continue to reshape various facets of the industry. One such transformation is the advent of remote medical coding, which has emerged as a...