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This just in from Francine, a happy Coding Certification.org Video Blitz Customer...
I passed my CPC exam on the first try, and could not have done it without the help of the Blitz course taught by Laureen Jandroep at www.codingcertification.org. While I took courses in medical terminology, billing and coding, none of these prepared me for actually taking the CPC exam. Luckily I found Laureen [...]
I often get asked: Which test should I take to become certified and do I have to be a member of an association?
I answered that on our August webinar... and here it is! Enjoy.
How to get a job as a certified medical coder.
From the July 2011 webinar:
http://www.codingcertification.org/1/julywebinar-cco
Nowadays there are several people in the medical coding job market and out of these there are both those who are certified and uncertified. A worker who practices certification medical coding is often much better off than a person who is uncertified due to the following reasons:
1: A stronger portfolio
Certification medical coding requires you to get a certification from the AAPC which states that [...]
It is often thought that a coder who has succeeded in getting the medical coding certification has cleared all hurdles between him and success, and that he is bound to get a great salary for the rest of his life. However, in reality this is not the case. There are several reasons for this occurrence which are given below:
1: The certification is based more on theory than on practice
The medical [...]
Many of us find that the moment we get our medical coding certification, we want the job of our dreams to be right there for us! Waiting for the job we've worked hard for can be a troubling idea, and many people don't know where to turn to get hired. What we can offer you is the chance to get hired by using some creative ways of approaching the job market to get hired.
The first thing you will encounter [...]
A certified professional coder (CPC) is an individual of high professional integrity who has cleared a coding certification examination
Key responsibilities of a certified professional coder
A certified professional coder has knowledge and expertise in coding procedure and diagnosis used by physicians. As a CPC, you must know the correct application CPT and ICD-9 diagnosis - to translate diagnostic [...]
Medical Coding Certification Preparation Videos Medical Coders make on average 7k more per year when they are certified. These videos are jam packed with all a candidate needs to know to pass the national 5.5 hour Certified Professional Coder exam (cpc Exam). By Laureen Jandroep,CPC, Sr. Instructor. Find Out More
Medical Coding Certification Exam (CPC Exam) Time Management Tips
I've been teaching medical coding and preparing students for coding certification since 1999. Many coding certification prospects that have come to my review class have said they took a medical coding course, attended a coding certification boot camp etc. and still did not pass the CPC exam. For those students it is no longer a matter [...]
Suzette D asked:
I have a broadcast Journalism degree and I got a Health Information Specialist Certification, medical billing and coding. How do I explain this in a cover letter, without sounding like I'm playing the pity card, a simple resume won't do, my 6 year gap stands out, I need an effective cover letter and I can't afford to pay a professional. Help!
