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Do you have the skills employers are seeking most in 2023? Every profession in the medical field has its unique set of requirements. But one thing all healthcare employers have in common is that they’re looking for employees at the top of their game. Physician practices and hospitals could not function without medical coders, billers, […]
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Medical billers, coders, compliance officers, practice managers, and other healthcare business professionals were back on Dec. 10 for the final day of ELEVATE, AAPC’s two-day virtual leadership conference. Day one was a rousing success. One attendee wrote on the chat wall, “Yesterday was so informative, today is sure to be even better!” Attendees continued in […]
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Boost your immunization coding skills.
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Think outside the box when looking for your first coding job.
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Sharpen your electronic software skills. Possess a familiarity with electronic health record and billing software.
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Hiring managers consider more than just education and credentials. While browsing social media and attending local and national coding conferences, I frequently note aspiring coders expressing frustration in getting their first break into medical coding. The usual complaint is that employers won’t hire them without coding experience. As someone who has been in a hiring […]
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Do your healthcare workers have what it takes to excel in a consumer-driven marketplace? The landscape of healthcare organizations is changing dramatically. In recent years, the concept of healthcare consumerism has gained significant traction with health systems, hospitals, and medical practices. Healthcare consumerism is a “movement that advocates patients’ involvement in their own healthcare decisions. […]
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Professional advancement in the healthcare business sector requires ever-increasing substantive knowledge. Unfortunately, technical mastery is not enough. Employers often look for candidates with more skills, specifically soft skills, when hiring or promoting Soft skills are those things we all need to succeed in the workplace. Everyone can benefit by developing their soft skills. Here are […]
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Here is what you need to know to avoid obsolete coding practices. Over the past few years, CPT® coding for spinal surgical procedures has changed significantly. Have you kept pace? Let’s double-check to make sure you’re still reporting correctly. Fusion Levels When it comes to counting fusion levels, it helps to remember the “cream filling” […]
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