As a medical coder, you will assign specific numeric codes to medical services, procedures and diagnoses. Allied’s Medical Coding teaches you how to apply the right code in the right place and streamline the medical billing process. From knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT codes to reimbursement issues, you will be ready to play an important part in a medical office. Read on for news, tips and course information regwarding your medical coding career!
May 24, 2011
- Achievement - Be ahead of the pack and among the leaders!
- Since it will literally take years to transition, ICD-10 code set training has already begun (both general and specialty-specific) for those with responsibility for coding and coding guidelines. Plan ahead to be ahead
- Competence - Make more money!
- Be ahead of your peers and gain a competitive advantage because you'll be done while others are just getting started. Your advanced knowledge of the more specific ICD-10 codes and your fresh and complete understanding of human anatomy and physiology will help ensure that your resume goes to the top of the pile.
- Confidence - Be well parepared to pass the AAPC coding proficiency exam!
- As an AAPC coder, learning the ICD-10 codes and procedures now will give you ample time to fully learn and practice the new codes and gain the valuable hands-on experience needed to keep your certification and maintain a distinct career advantage.
- Security - For you and your employer!
- Medicare is expanding its audits. Medical coding errors can result in hefty fines or loss of licensure. With advanced knowledge of ICD-10 codes, you will be practiced and well-versed when implementation rolls around. You won't second guess your code selections which will save you time and avoid costly mistakes too.
- Pride - Be the office expert!
- You can also expand your role in the transition by consulting and/or helping with the ICD-10 training or tutoring of other medical coders in your organization. If everyone waited, who would train the trainees?!
Don't wait until the last minute; getting a head start on ICD-10 just makes sense!
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