Ask five coders which certification to pursue and you'll get five confident, contradictory answers. That's because the real answer depends on where you want to work. The two most recognized…
As we approach 2026, students preparing for medical coding certifications like the CPC (Certified Professional Coder from AAPC) and CCA (Certified Coding Associate from AHIMA) face an exciting yet demanding…
The average salary for medical coding professionals varies by location, practice setting and credential. The American Academy of Professional Coders conducts an annual survey to gather information about coder salary…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Make sure your practice’s medical coding for preventive screening mammograms is up to date with current guidelines. Coding Mammograms for Medicare The Centers for…
Did you know that medical billing and coding is expected to grow at a rate of 13% for the next 7 years? That’s much higher than the average of 7%! You…
Medical coders play a crucial role in the revenue cycle process, as they help ensure health systems, hospitals and physicians are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. Here are…
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires covered entities to adhere to the most current International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code set as well…
Confused about the implementation of the new medical coding system called ICD-10? So is everyone, including the federal government — so much so, in fact, that Congress passed legislation that…
Due to the passing of the SGR law delaying ICD-10 implementation until Oct 1, 2015, AHIMA has revised it's testing criteria and dates. AAPC has not issued any statements regarding…
Medical coders or medical coding specialists go through detailed information about patient injuries, diseases and procedures from medical records and documents provided by doctors and other healthcare providers. They then…
To ensure that you can perform all the necessary job requirements out in the medical coding field, the CPC certification examination itself tests for strength in all areas, including the…
These are the requirement for medical coding CPC certification as listed by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). We recommend having an associate’s degree. Pay examination fee at the…
AAPC has posted the findings of their annual survey of average salaries for medical coders and salaries continue to rise. The 2013 survey is quite revealing as some have the…
Are you preparing for the medical coding CPC exam? If so, the best way to prepare is with CPC exam practice questions. You can get free questions at Medical Coding…
If you are a new coder looking to get your certification in 2014 take a deep breath! AAPC is not requiring you to be tested on ICD-10. ICD-9 is what…
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We have chosen Jacksonville, Florida to relocate our conference due to the extent of the flooding in Nashville, TN. It will be...