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Inpatient Medical Coding: What You Need To Know

As the name suggests, an inpatient is someone who’s been admitted to a hospital or any other medical facility for over 24 hours or overnight to receive extended medical treatment. Continue reading “Inpatient Medical Coding: What You Need To Know”

All The Ways You Benefit From A Medical Coding Degree

The medical coding profession is one of the fastest developing fields in the U.S healthcare industry. If you plan on joining it as a full-time career, it’s a good decision, especially considering the business front of the profession. Continue reading “All The Ways You Benefit From A Medical Coding Degree”

Medical Coding and Medical Billing—How Are They Different?

From the salary scale to the number of job opportunities to the potential for market growth, a medical coding and billing profession offers aspirants several reasons to opt for it as a steady career choice. Continue reading “Medical Coding and Medical Billing—How Are They Different?”

What Are The Skills Required To Become A Medical Auditor?

A medical auditor collects and analyzes data to identify any duplicity, discrepancy or fraud in the patients’ healthcare data records. They also examine general ledger entries to spot possible extravagance or non-compliance. Continue reading “What Are The Skills Required To Become A Medical Auditor?”

How To Become A Certified Professional Medical Auditor

Certified medical auditors are also called compliance auditors and their job duties primarily involve reviewing clinical documents, administrative & patient health data and physician billing & coding records. Continue reading “How To Become A Certified Professional Medical Auditor”