What is Medical Coding? In short‚ a Coder is someone who has a thorough understanding of the ICD-9 codes‚ Modifiers‚ and CPT codes and uses this knowledge to ensure the proper application. Coders most often review the work of the physician‚ apply modifiers‚ and check for errors in CPT code bundling or ICD-9(Diagnosis Code) appendage. For each procedure that the physician or NPP(non-physician provider performs‚ there is an applicable CPT code and associated Diagnosis code. The CPT code is what
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I hold both a Bachelors Degree in Health Services Administration and a Masters Degree in Public Health. However‚ in today’s economy‚ I don’t possess enough work experience in the health care field as it relates to my academic experience that would make me marketable in the workforce of the healthcare industry of today. For this reason‚ I am pursuing a Certificate in Medical Coding to support the advancement of my career as a Medical and Health Services Manager. This progression in career comes with
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I have always been a “free spirited” individual. Although ultimately I am very shy and reserved (introvert). I have a tendency to learn things the hard way or (as my mom would say…) the longer way. Since I was in high school‚ my mother had always tried to steer me towards a career in the medical field‚ specifically as a nurse. Being an individualist who loves to be unique in her on ways‚ time and time again my mother and I would disagree and argue about my career choice. Thankfully‚ she allowed
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Becoming a Medical Billing Specialist Keisha Marselis SLS 1105-65 Strategies for Success March 20‚ 2010 Becoming a Medical Billing Specialist I love working with people and on computers. So I looked for a career where I can do both. Deciding to become a Medical Billing Specialist was the perfect choice for me. When I first entered into the medical field‚ I became a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). I love doing my job because I was able to help others in need. As time passed I knew I wanted
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to why I am pursuing a college education is because I want to make something of my life. I want to further my education and gain more knowledge in the medical field. In order to become a Pediatrician I have to have a background in science and math. Some of the courses that I plan on studying are Biology‚ Calculus‚ and Human Anatomy & Physiology. Those are just some of the courses that I plan on taking for my prerequisites in pre-med‚ in order for me to get into a good medical school. I chose those
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Consider Medical Coding If you like working in an office setting and are drawn to the health field‚ then you may want to pursue a career in medical coding. Medical coders don’t have direct patient contact‚ but they work with patient charts and medical histories. Coding is interesting work that is in demand since medical records are primarily digital today. Here’s a look at this occupation and how you train for it. What Medical Coding Entails A numerical code is applied to each medical diagnosis
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The Steps in the Medical Billing Process HCR/220 Instructor Kerby The Steps in the Medical Billing Process In the medical billing process‚ there are significant and mandatory steps that healthcare workers need to do. Preregister patients are the first step‚ and this contains two major duties. The first duty is to schedule appointments because the patients need to have a time and date to see the physician‚ plus to update appointments. Gather preregistration demographic and
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Medical Billing and Coding Linda Purdy Everest 2 Smarthinking’s E-structor Response Form (Your marked-up essay is below this form.) HOW THIS WORKS: Your e-structor has written overview comments about your essay in the form below. Your e-structor has also embedded comments [in bold and in brackets] throughout
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person that would handle the process and procedures for billing and reimbursement in health care office is the Medical Office Specialist. They would clearly know the rules‚ regulations and requirements of billing as well as the time frame for submitting health care claims and receiving payments from insurance companies. The Medical Office Specialist has a tremendous responsibility‚ since they are the liable party for any fraudulent billing. They are typically the first person that can be legally
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Medical Billing and Coding Medical billing and coding is one of today’s high paying careers. The definition for Medical – code is descriptions that physicians and the heath care providers‚ and facilities use to describe healthcare procedures and diagnosis into numeric or alphanumeric designations. Coding is the descriptions of diseases‚ injuries and procedures into numeric or alphanumeric codes‚ there are three basic steps in locating codes. First we locate the term in the Alphabetic Index
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