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Medical Coding and Billing: A Beginner's Guide

Medical codinginvolves the use of standardized codes to describe diagnoses, procedures, and medical services rendered to patients. These codes are used to communicate … See more

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What is Medical Coding

WEBThe CPC credential is the gold-standard credential for medical coders. It demonstrates expertise in coding medical services and procedures performed by physicians. Medical …

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A Guide to Strategic Planning in Healthcare

WEBA strategic plan is an action plan or road map you can use to develop your compliance plan, achieve your coding and auditing goals, and protect your bottom line. …

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What is Medical Billing

WEBMedical billing is the process of generating healthcare claims to submit to insurance companies for the purpose of obtaining payment for medical services rendered by …

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What Is Healthcare Compliance

WEBA compliance program is the active, ongoing process to ensure that legal, ethical, and professional standards are met and communicated throughout the entire healthcare …

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Online Medical Billing and Coding Certification

WEBThe average annual salary for a CPB is $56,652. For a CPC, which is the most recognized medical coding certification, the average annual salary is $58,055. But many factors …

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Coding SDOH Takes Practice

WEBThis category addresses the relationship between people’s access to and understanding health services and their own health. SDOH include access to …

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What is Medical Billing and Coding

WEBTrain for Your Career in Medical Billing and Coding. A new career in medical billing and coding is only months away when you train with AAPC, the world’s leading training and …

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Medical Coding Is Vital to Healthcare Data Analysis

WEBIt’s simple: Medical coders translate medical record documentation into the alphanumeric language of which healthcare data consists. Quality and accuracy in …

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare

WEBUnderstand the impact that DEI has on healthcare organizations and patient outcomes. There has been a recent focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) …

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Introduction to Medical Terminology, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

WEBMedical terminology is the language of healthcare. It’s the means for healthcare professionals to confer on the intricacies of the human body, both in states of health and …

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Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

WEBThe CPC exam is a test of medical coding proficiency consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions that assess 17 areas of knowledge. Most questions present a coding scenario …

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Set Forth the Basics of Good Medical Record Documentation

WEBAccording to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “General Principles of Medical Record Documentation,” medical record documentation is required …

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Medical Billing Training, Medical Billing Course Online

WEBThree practice exams. Two -year AAPC membership. Denials Management & Appeals Reference Guide. Two certification exam attempts ($499 if purchased separately) 50% …

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7 Strategies for Quality Coding

WEBCollaborate with coders to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for improvement. Some coders do best with mini goals, …

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Capture Payment for Addressing Your Patients’ SDOH

WEBCMS proposes to codify three services that aim to remove barriers to quality care. Healthcare practitioners, especially primary care providers, are CMS proposes to …

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Get the Answers to Your Frequently Asked HRA Questions

WEBCoding Alert 2: If your pediatrician also provides an intervention for alcohol or substance abuse, you would report codes 99408 (Alcohol and/or substance (other than …

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What Is Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

WEBRevenue cycle management (RCM) is the process healthcare organizations use to manage financial operations related to billing and collecting revenue for medical services. RCM …

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HEALTHCON 2024: Day 2 Hits the Jackpot

WEBAfter a successful start yesterday to AAPC’s HEALTHCON 2024, attendees hit the ground running this morning for a full day of education. In addition to attending …

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Medical Coding Modifiers

WEBA medical coding modifier is two characters (letters or numbers) appended to a CPT ® or HCPCS Level II code. The modifier provides additional information about …

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When Is It Time to Use G2211

WEBIn fact, CMS assumes 38 percent of all E/M services in 2024 will be billed with G2211. The national payment rate for this add-on code is $16.04. The work relative …

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