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American Academy Of Professional Coders

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How Are Medical Coders Managing in Today’s Economy?

The American economy has weathered some rough waters throughout the last few years. While medical coders are not immune to the effects of a turbulent economy, these professionals fared pretty well compared to other occupations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reached a high of 10.1% in [...]

Our TOP 5 Links for Biller and Coders

As a rule, medical biller and coders spend a lot of time researching codes, coding regulations, and ways to continue their billing and coding education in order to stay current and relevant in the field. With that in mind, we’ve created a list of TOP 5 sites for billing and coding professionals. Even as a [...]

The 10 Most Common Coding Mistakes

Medical Billing and Coding Blog interviewed a professional biller and coder with over 30 years of industry experience, and a current member of the National Advisory Board for the American Academy of Professional Coders. We got her take on the top 10 coding errors that she sees in medical billing and coding students. Here is [...]

Why Be Certified in Medical Billing and Coding?

If you are thinking about taking a course in Medical Billing and Coding or are already in a course or working in the field, then you should be thinking about becoming a Certified Professional Coder with the American Academy of Professional Coders. Certifications allow medical billers and coders to validate their knowledge and expertise in [...]

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