HIM Transitions : October 2008

CPC Exam Strategy October 27, 2008 9:58 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: I have been thinking of ways to tackle the CPC exam. The process of preparing for the examination is overwhelming. The CPC exam will cover medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, practice management, CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS coding conventions and guidelines. Read More...
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Test Preparation October 20, 2008 9:02 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: I am preparing to take the coding certification examination by the AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders). I purchased the coding certification exam review text as suggested by one of the members of the AAPC. The exam text recommends certain Read More...
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CPC Test Prep October 13, 2008 8:16 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: I have started preparations to take the AAPC coding certification examination. As I mentioned in last week's article, the community college where I teach wants me to take the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) exam. I have been to the AAPC web site several Read More...
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Alphabet Soup October 6, 2008 7:43 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC: I was never aware that there was an alternative coding certification until I went to work at the community college. Since I have been a member of AHIMA right after graduation, I have grown up with AHIMA. When I graduated from college, there were only Read More...
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