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HIT Jobs in High Demand
October 26, 2009 7:08 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
The introductory course I teach in health information technology (HIT) gives students the basics on health information. This week I did a lecture on the diversity of career options available in HIT. Students coming into the program are usually familiar Read More...
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ICD-10 Anxiety
September 21, 2009 7:34 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I try to attend coding updates annually, and I always learn something new. I attended a workshop this week on the 2010 ICD-9 changes. The amount of information is just mind-boggling. It is a good thing I don't have to perform coding for a living. The Read More...
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Not Another Test
September 9, 2009 7:49 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I was thrilled to pass the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certified professional coder (CPC) test on the first try this past spring. The experience was nerve wracking, and I didn't think I would survive it. Well, you are reading this blog, Read More...
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First AAPC Chapter Meeting
May 26, 2009 7:41 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I attended my first AAPC local chapter meeting last week. The meeting was an informal session on the daily duties of a coder. Coders shared their stories on a typical day at the office. Some people had a dual role of office manager/coder and others functioned Read More...
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Certifiable
May 12, 2009 9:03 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
Over the last 6 months my behavior can best be described as certifiable. This is an old school term that means that I have been totally off my rocker. I have not been the most pleasant person to live with these few months. My husband was just about ready Read More...
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Breaking Into Online Teaching
February 2, 2009 1:48 PM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I begin my journey transitioning to a new career in adult education 3 years ago. After spending years working in health information, I felt that I had accomplished my career goals and desired to change the direction of my career. After investing so much Read More...
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Unexpected Events
November 17, 2008 7:48 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
My week started off the same as usual. I was preparing for classes, grading assignments, and answering endless e-mails. The kids had their homework and projects that needed my attention. Of course, don't let me forget the house work that never seems to Read More...
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CPC Exam Review
November 3, 2008 7:33 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I attended the CPC Exam Review on Friday to prepare myself to take AAPC CPC exam. The exam review was offered by the local AAPC chapter to prepare applicants to take the exam. There were about forty participants representing insurance, physician offices, Read More...
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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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Juggling Act
July 8, 2008 7:25 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I have accepted my third teaching position at another online university. I will be teaching an associate-level course on billing and coding. The university is on the quarter system and the course will be taught over a 5-week period. The curriculum will Read More...
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Construction Zone
June 30, 2008 4:15 PM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
As I stated in last week's article, I am in the process of developing two online courses at the community college. I will be teaching Medical Coding & Insurance and Introduction to the Electronic Medical Record to medical assisting students. I have Read More...
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More Changes
June 9, 2008 10:17 AM by Carol Dantzler-Harris, MEd, RHIA, CPC
I attended an HIM workshop last week to hear the latest on the ever-changing world of government regulations. The workshop was an update on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) changes affecting coding and DRG assignment. For the last Read More...
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