Monday, November 16th, 2009
In an article posted on its Web site, Woman’s Day recently named medical coding as one of eight legitimate ways someone can work from home.
We’ve been saying it all along — medical coders have a great gig!
The magazine refers readers to the AAPC Web site for more information.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
In reviewing the criteria required for Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) credentialing, the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) uncovered multiple areas for concern. Many of the CCHIT requirements conflict with federal mandates for correct coding or with what AAPC promotes as appropriate coding principals. Read more »
Friday, August 28th, 2009
Physicians will soon be able to become specialists in weight management, says Robert Kushner, president of the Obesity Society. The obesity group and 10 other professional societies, including the American Diabetes Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, are creating an Obesity Medicine Physician Certification (OMPC) for doctors who pass an examination on nutrition, exercise, psychology and medicine. Doctors will be able to earn the certificate in 2010 (Hellmich, USA Today).
Friday, January 2nd, 2009
AAPC provides medical coding certification exams to coders in physician practices and the outpatient environment. This article gives some tips to those preparing to take AAPC’s certification exam.
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