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The shift to outpatient services puts billers and coders with an understanding of the OPPS in demand. Hospital outpatient services are all services provided to a patient in a facility that do not require inpatient admission. Outpatient is defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as: “A person who has not been […]
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With so many complications that involve many specialties, correct coding is essential on many levels. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a systemic condition prevalent throughout the United States and the seventh leading cause of death nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are three main types of diabetes coders will encounter: […]
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Prepayment review can be a headache for medical providers and staff—and those headaches increase if you fail to follow through with the required reviews, or to correct any billing and coding problems identified. Here’s a summary of what you need to know to help relieve the pain. When Is Prepayment Review Required? Prepayment review means […]
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If you are considering applying for medical school admission and are confused with the entire process, you are not alone. It can seem daunting to anyone. Here’s a brief look behind the scenes at what you can expect.
It’s important to understand in the beginning that all of the various medical schools accept only the best applicants for their school’s program. Therefore, they have to dig deep and check into your qualifications to be sure that you not only possess the ability, but also have ethics, motivation, a good personality and much more. It is not just about the grades.
Before applying to any medical school, make sure you thoroughly understand their admission requirements. Don’t go into the process blindly. It will save you a lot of time and potential aggravation.
One of the first steps in the process is taking the Medical College Admission Test, or MCAT. This difficult test is standard among most every medical school. Once that is over you will not apply directly to any one school, at least for the major university schools. Instead, you will go through the American Medical College Application Service. Think of this process as a “pre-screening” for the school.
Once you have applied to a specific school, you can expect to interview with them. During this interview process you will be asked all sorts of questions about medical topics, as well as ones in regard to your firsthand experience in hospitals or clinics you may have been a part of. The school wants to get a handle on your particular experience and know how serious and enthusiastic you are.
After the interview process is completed you can expect an answer back on your medical school admission within a short period of time. There is no doubt that the process is tedious, but schools are only looking for the best students to eventually become tomorrow’s newest doctors.
Next, go to this website at Online Medical Assistant Schools where you will find information and tips on online medical schools. http://www.OnlineMedicalAssistantSchools.com
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