july 2014 medical coding q&a webinar
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The July 2014 Q&A Medical Coding Webinar from www.codingcertification.org discussed several topics of interest to medical coders including Botox injection, Billing and Coding, Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs), Photo of EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair), CPC Exam Prep: Overview of RVUs (Relative Value Units), Certificate vs. Certification, and Cardio Codes 92920 – 92978: Stents and Stuff. It was announced that CodingCertification.Org will be offering a course in HCC coding (Hierarchical Condition Categories); stay tuned for more information as it becomes available! Also, in September 2014, CodingCertification.Org will offer for the first time ICD-10-PCS for inpatient medical coding. This addition to CodingCertification.Org product line will allow coders who are preparing for the AHIMA CCS certification to obtain all the necessary curricula from CodingCertification.Org. CodingCertification.Org’s current product line was reviewed. Attendees’ questions on various coding topics were answered. Presenters were Laureen Jandroep, CPC, CPC-I, CMSCS, CHCI and Alicia Scott, CPC, CPC-I. Boyd Staszewski hosted this webinar.TRANSCRIPT
Coding Certification Q & AWebinar- July 2014
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Medical Terminology & Anatomy Course (MTA) 40 CEUs!Review Blitz Video Package (CPC Blitz) 17 CEUs!CEU Classes (On Demand) ranging from 1 - 4 CEUs eachICD-10-CM Mini Course 8 CEUs!ICD-10-CM Full Course 37.5 CEUs!Facility Based Coding Course (FBC) 30.5 CEUs!Physician Practice Manager (PPM) 6.5 CEUs!
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We are proud to announce that CCO will be offering a course in HCC coding in the near future. Stay tuned for details.
Coming Soon New HCC Course!
For those wanting to become a certified professional medical auditor - CPMA we have started a new class on Wednesday nights starting July 2nd until September 9th. It is not too late to join in.
Announcing New Auditing Course!http://go.codingcertification.org/medical-auditing-course-cpma
Tamara Lucus CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CPMA
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And another new course is coming!
http://go.codingcertification.org/icd-10-pcs-procedural-coding-system-courseClass Starts in September
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Interested in any of our new courses coming out?
Botox Injection*
What is the difference between Lefort I, II, III from each procedure?
Also is botox injection part of the procedure?
What is cpt code for the botox injection?
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Poll - What coding credential do you HAVE?
What is the difference between Billing and Coding? Do they overlap?ANSWER
Billing vs Coding*
What is an ABN?
What is an ABN?
ANSWER
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Poll - What region of the country are you from?
This was a pretty large section of guidelines in the CPT book that I assume you didn't have on your radar at the time you made the video. Codes 34841 - 34848.
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Photo of EVAR
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Poll - What coding credential do you WANT?
CPC Exam Prep: RVU
The higher the code the higher the RVU? Can you explain the value?
46045 - 5.8745300 - 0.80
-Debbie
ANSWER
What is the difference between a certificate in coding vs being certified?ANSWER
Certificate vs Certification*
Hi Laureen - can you review the new cardiovascular code changes in range 92920 - 92978?
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Cardio Codes 92920-92978 - Stents & Stuff*
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Q. I'm not sure if I am understanding how CEU's work. I keep hearing something about them being good for 2 years. Even though I am not certified yet am I able to apply the CEU's to my certification once established? Thank You Sharon
Q. This is my first time - how do I submit to AAPC for CEU's? Joan
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Q. I am only interested in outpatient coding and debating between CPC-H and CCS. I am CPC, what would be your suggestions? Cawandra
Q. I’m trying to learn hospital coding inpatient I don’t know where to go to learn I’m cpc. Tyeasha
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Q. Where can a person find all the new updates for CPT and ICD-9 for 2014 without purchasing a new book right now?
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Q: I've taken the certification and didn't pass twice any suggestions?
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Q. Do you have training for taking the professional billing certification test? Melodie
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Q. After I complete CPC exam and start looking for a position, what computer program will I need to know. Are there simulated programs I can learn at home while I'm job-hunting? I'm thinking this while make getting the job and fitting into it a bit smoother. Thanks! Ellen
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