As a medical coder, you can work in any part of the health care industry. Though there are a set requirements in terms of education, to be successful as a medical coder specialist. You need to be knowledgeable in medical terminologies, physiology, anatomy and biology. The certificate medical coding training programs usually lasts for one year and available in continuing education centers and community colleges. To be certified one has to pass the exams that are available. Continue reading
What to expect from a Medical Coding Company
Busy professionals in the healthcare sector find it hard to manage accurate medical coding and patients simultaneously. Documentation, needs to be done at the appropriate time or your healthcare facility will suffer financially. You should seek the help of medical coding companies that are able to handle your medical coding efficiently. If you are wondering whether to hire a medical coding company is ideal, think of all the code issues that they will help you solve. Continue reading
How to Prepare for ICD-10 Medical Coding
The countdown to the implementation of ICD-10 medical coding is ticking away. As of October 1, 2015, all diagnosis reported or discharged as of that date will required to be coded utilizing the new coding guidelines. While some providers and other medical professionals have hoped for an extension to this deadline, that does not appear to be likely according to HHS. If you haven’t already begun, it’s time to start preparing for the changes. Continue reading
Is a Medical Coding Job The Right Career Choice For Me
Medical coding is sometimes associated with medical billing. Medical coding is different from medical billing. If we were to argue, medical coding can be considered as an essential process in medical billing. When a patient receives health care from either outpatient services or inpatient services, the provider is required to document for every service provided. Continue reading
Medical Coding History – The Past, Present and Future
The topic of health care is quite hot these days. Everywhere people are talking about the changes that are happening in the Health Care Industry and how much it has affected their lives. One of the most talked about aspects is how medical billing has changed so dramatically over the years. Medical billing, when done correctly is fine, however, when done incorrectly, the mistakes can take years to clear up. Continue reading
Medical Coding Companies: The Affects of Obamacare
Everyone has been buzzing over the Affordable Care Act, dubbed “Obamacare”, since its inception. Insurers, the insured and politicians alike have all speculated how this healthcare reform will affect them, the economy, doctors and health care in general. But an entity we’ve heard little from are the medical coding companies. How are all these changes going to affect the way we run our companies? Continue reading
An Introduction to Patient Portals in Healthcare
By Saleha Vhora, RHIA
In today’s time, we all want to be connected – connected to the important people and information that have an impact in our lives. As a result, more and more patients want to play an active role in their health care. Continue reading
Coding Job Opportunity
Professional Dynamic Network, Inc. is always seeking experienced, certified outpatient physician coders for a medical facility in the Chicagoland area.
- Competitive salary
- Full time positions; ongoing
- Work onsite
Health Information Management – Successfully improving patient care.
The quality of care for patients has consistently been the top priority in any healthcare facility for over a century. Back in the days when hospitals were small, independent facilities there was no bottom line to be concerned about. The only concern was the patient and no request was too big to fulfill. Today, the patient is still the number one priority, but the rules of how that patient is cared for has changed dramatically. Continue reading
Health Information Exchange Definition–Defined By Experts
Many people want an answer to what actually is a Health Information Exchange. It is interesting that the fact that people are not simply after a Health Information Exchange definition, but are also concerned regarding whether the phrase “Health Information Exchange” is just a concept or actually a way to facilitate medical coding, billing and documentation accuracy that meets your HIM revenue cycle requirements. Continue reading