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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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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better. When I graduate from college I would love to become a surgeon‚ being able become a surgeon would be fun and cool because I would get to do surgeries and I would get paid a lot of money. In order to become a surgeon it requires having a Doctoral or professional degree‚ practice through an internship or residency‚ and have to have a strong stomach when doing surgery First‚ being a surgeon you have to have a lot of schooling and training. When going to school to get an education to become a surgeon
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Part II Intermediate Coding Exercises ICD-9-CM Coding Instructions: • Sequence the ICD-9-CM principal diagnosis in the first diagnosis position. • Assign all reportable secondary diagnosis codes including V codes and E codes (both cause of injury and place of occurrence). • Sequence the ICD-9-CM principal procedure code in the first procedure position. • Assign all reportable secondary ICD-9-CM procedure codes. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Instructions: • Sequence the ICD-10-CM principal
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and plans for In addition to caring for patients‚ I also maintain an affinity for teaching. My thirst for knowledge and the desire to share is prevalent now as well as important to my future goals. I believe I have been taught to expand my knowledge to a base in scientific method‚ holistic healthcare promotion and nursing theory which will allow me to give the best patient center care possible. This may sound very typical‚ but as a very young girl I already knew what my purpose in this world was‚
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Detective and Orthodontist Ever since I was just a young girl I have always dreamed about becoming a Zoo keeper‚ but now that I am a junior in Highschool I have started looking into good realistic options for myself and my feature. Two careers that have really Interested in the last couple of years would have to be a Homicide Detective or an Orthodontist. My first choice in life when I was younger was becoming an Orthodontist. The main reason why I wanted to become an Orthodontist was to help patients
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student‚ I plan to expand my education by attending a four-year university. As of now‚ I plan on attending the University of Iowa to pursue pre-medical. While pursuing pre-medical‚ I plan on majoring in a scientific field and minoring in art animation or Spanish. Upon completion of my Bachelor of Science degree‚ I hope to continue my graduate medical education at the University of Iowa. My end goal is to become a pediatrician or an obstetrician-gynecologist. To achieve these goals‚ I want to foster
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The human body is an intricate structure and a unique creation by the Almighty. However‚ my aspiration to pursue a medical career originates partly from my experience from my late grandmother. Witnessing her deterioration due to Alzheimer’s showed that inevitable problem will arise in anyone. Caring affectionately for my grandmother at home whilst perceiving her progressive declining condition‚ triggered my empathy and sensitivity towards patients’ needs. My desire to comprehend what exactly
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desire to become a Marine Corps Officer. From the onset of the scouting program I have been instilled with many values‚ starting every scout function with the scout law‚ “A Scout is trustworthy‚ loyal‚ helpful‚ friendly‚ courteous‚ kind‚ obedient‚ cheerful‚ thrifty‚ brave‚ clean‚ and reverent.” While there are many valuable principles thought by both the scouts and the Marine Corps the (65)three main values that both organizations stress of honor‚ courage‚ and commitment are among the ones I hold most
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What They Do Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the scientific name for Ultrasound Technician. Ultrasound is harmless. All it is sound waves. When a tech. Ultrasounds a patient they have to use ultrasound gel because between the skin and the probe (what is used to scan) is air‚ the gel makes a bond between the skin and the probe so that the sound wave can get through to the object the ultrasound d is scanning for. When the sound wave hits the object it bounces off‚ goes back to the probe and on the
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