Medical Billing and Coding Blog
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Electronic Health Records and Your New Career in Allied Health
This is a wonderful and exciting time to be entering the allied health field. No matter what work setting you are in, allied health professionals are in demand. As costs continue to rise, there are greater demands for improved quality and safety in patient care. To tackle these problems, the U.S. healthcare system is turning [...]
A Web-Based System of Electronic Medical Records and the Need for Medical Coding Professionals
While America’s eventual transfer to electronic medical records (EMR) is a foregone conclusion, the ways in which we accomplish the shift is still being debated. The key is to create a system that makes doctors’ lives easier, and not more difficult. To achieve this goal, medical coding professionals are crucial to the future of electronic [...]
Accounting Tips for Self-Employed Billers and Coders with Home Offices
Did the word “deduction!” jump into your mind the minute you thought about opening a home office? If so, you are thinking wisely, because a home office provides many great opportunities to deduct business expenses from your taxes. But be careful. The IRS has some requirements – and traps – waiting for people who break [...]
The Right People for Medical Billing and Coding
Medical billing and coding professionals represent a small niche of a large medical community. Most healthcare professionals must possess great communication skills and have the ability to interact with all types of people. Medical billing and coders are unlike most healthcare professionals; they spend the majority of their days by themselves, often times never interacting [...]
What is a Certified Professional Coder?
A Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is the most basic and entry level of medical coders, and the first step that most take when starting a career in medical billing and coding. A prospective CPC must pass the medical coding certification exam, which is sponsored by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). To prepare for [...]
