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Comment on CPC Exam Review: Digestive System Pathophysiology by April owens

April owens — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:02:41 +0000

Hi Im back with a request to highlight radiology sequencing for the cpc exam arriving on May 22. I am weak in this area. Tips would be welcomed. Thanks

April

Comment on Medical Coding Salary Statistics Climb Up by Juliann Rumery

Juliann Rumery — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:02:34 +0000

Good stuff here, as always.

Comment on Want To Become a Certified Professional Coder? Read These Exam Tips by Corinne Cedillo

Corinne Cedillo — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:12:48 +0000

Hello, I am currently attending an MIB Program. But, I am interested in taking the state exam. How can I get to that point ?

Comment on Open-Book Test Taking Tips for the CPC Exam by Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:40:24 +0000

Hello,
I sign up to get some helpful tips with CPC and ICD-9, but the page is still block. Refreshing does not help.

Can you help?

Thank You,
Stephanie

Comment on CPC Exam Review: Digestive System Pathophysiology by Editor

Editor — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:30:45 +0000

Good idea, April. I’ll see what I can pull together over the next couple weeks. Stay tuned! Erin

Comment on CPC Exam Review: Digestive System Pathophysiology by April owens

April owens — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:33:55 +0000

I would like to be aware of items that are bundled into procedures and that are mistakenly coded..thanks Im taking the test in May..

Comment on CPC Exam Prep: Your Roots Are Showing by Kristy

Kristy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:01:44 +0000

Nice article! I am a coding instructor and I cannot tell you how much I stress to my students the importance of knowing there medical terminology for the exam.It is so true, it helps in every aspect and is the gift that keeps on giving. Long after the exam is over it helps in every day coding scenarios and when comunicating with physicians.

Comment on Rev Up Your Coding Career: Know What’s Next by Editor

Editor — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:34:46 +0000

Hi, Cindy: Thanks for writing in. We have a “sister” site that regularly posts specialty coding advice, including radiation oncology: http://codingnews.inhealthcare.com/. Like this site, its archives are code and keyword searchable, so I hope you’ll stop by there with your questions. In the meantime, I’ll forward your Dx coding question to our Radiology and Oncology Coding Editor, Deborah Dorton. She loves getting questions from readers, and often contributes to this site.

Best, Erin Lang Masercola, PhD, CPC, Editor

Comment on Rev Up Your Coding Career: Know What’s Next by Cindy Hammerle

Cindy Hammerle — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:53:20 +0000

I am a 6 year employee in a radiation oncology practice. Prior to that I had 8 years in a medical oncology practice. I was wondering if your organization would possibly add radiation as a specialty item in the near future. I do all the transcription for 5 facilities and currently the primary diagnosis coder for billing purposes. I would like to find clarification when coding a recurrence as in breast or lung recurrence. I have a clear understanding of metastases. Is recurrence code still as the primary site of original occurance but only specified by the 2 digits after the (.) that would make the difference from original diagnosis? Thank you for your assistance and any information that would understood by a lay person such as myself.

Comment on From Temporary File Clerk to Medical Coding Career by Lynda Atkinson

Lynda Atkinson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:48:51 +0000

I love this true story. I know Liz and this is such a wonderful “up the ladder” success story about her. Keep up the great job you do, Liz. It makes some of us out here feel like there is hope yet. But, the truth is it is about dedication and wanting to learn.

Thank you, Liz. I am proud of you.