Are you new to learning ICD-10-CM coding? Watch this quick tutorial that goes over what the yellow lines mean in the index of the book. Basically those lines help to distinguish between the main term and the subterms and shows how everything is connected.
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Here is my a tip if you're getting ready to take a medical coding course:
Make sure it prepares you to take an exam from either AAPC or AHIMA.
You need to be certified by one of those organizations to get a job.
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Medical coding tutorial:
Here is a quick video that shows how to find the CPT code for a foot x-ray.
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There are many ICD-10-CM coding guidelines. Remember you don't have to memorize anything, but you should be familiar with where they are in the book. #icd10cm #medicalcoder #medicalcoding
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Medical coding can take time to learn. It can be very technical and everyone benefits from having a live instructor. My next medical coding training course starts in March 2025. It is a 16 week program that will prepare you to take the CPC exam from AAPC. #medicalcoding #medicalcodingcourse
Did you know the 2025 CPT code set includes 270 new codes, 112 deletions and 38 revisions? The new codes will go into effect in January 2025.
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What is the trickiest part of medical coding for you?
ICD-10-CM? CPT? HCPCS?
How to find the code for twin pregnancy in the ICD-10-CM book.
* Find the term "pregnancy" in the index
* Indent and read down to the word "twin"
*Let's just look at the default code which is O30.00
*Go to the tabular and find code O30.00
*Choose the code based on trimester
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How to find the code for Lyme disease i the ICD-10-CM Book
1. Go to "disease" in the index
2. Indent and then read down to "Lyme" and it codes to A69.20
3. Go to the tabular and find code A69.20
4. Read any notes/instructions
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You can have your medical coding books tabbed and highlighted to help you get through the CPC exam quicker. The exam has 100 multiple choice questions and you have 4 hours. Here is a clip showing how to highlight the CPT book:
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If you're taking the CPC exam in 2025, you can still use 2024 coding books. There's more info on this on the AAPC website.
So you do not have to purchase new coding books just to take the exam.
Medical coding tip-It matters what order the codes are in on your claim :) You can learn more about this in the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.
In order to be successful at medical coding, you need to understand medical terminology.
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Once you pass your CPC exam, you will be a CPC-A. The "A" stands for "Apprentice Status." This means that you do not have work experience yet. There are a few ways to remove A status. You can use 2 years of work experience, a combination of school and work, or school and the Practicode.
Did you know there's a difference between a coding certificate and certification?
A certificate is from your course, and it means you completed a program.
A coding certification is when you pass one of the exams from AAPC, for example the CPC exam.
Certification is required for employment.
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According to the American Medical Association (AMA), there are 270 new codes in the 2025 CPT code set.
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Find the code for narcissistic personality disorder in the ICD-10-CM book.
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Medical coding tip of the day.
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