Certitude Health Coding Educators

National Medical Coder Day is observed every year on May 23, and it's a holiday dedicated to celebrating the work and dedication of medical coders country-wide. Thank you for all you do!!

Tonight students learned the purpose of anesthesia is to achieve absence of pain. We explored the 4 types of anesthesia, calculating anesthesia time, anesthesia providers and guidelines for reporting anesthesia codes per the American Medical Association and the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Students this week received a detailed introduction to the International Classification of Disease Clinical Modification Version 10 and how a patient's diagnosis correlates to a medical code for statistical tracking regionally, nationally and internationally to the Dept of Health and Human Services, the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. A firm understanding of anatomy and physiology is necessary to successfully report the most specific medical code that identifies a condition.

A thorough knowledge of human anatomy is essential to successful medical coding, as is the ability to understand medical terminology used to describe and document medical procedures/services. Medical terminology is the language of medicine. Every great coder needs this foundational knowledge.

- Jennifer S. Simmons, MBA, CPC, CPC-I, CET -

New Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes have been created that streamline the reporting of immunizations for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, also known as COVID-19).

COVID-19 CPT vaccine and immunization codes Review CPT codes for COVID-19 vaccines and immunizations.

Medical coders are required to stay abreast of current federal guidelines and regulations implemented by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), the American Medical Association and other governing entities. Changes in Healthcare are constant!

Today my only focus is prepping for my future Certitude Health Coding Educators medical coding students who start class on 5/31. People often ask me how much medical coders make. I certainly don't determine that, but salary surveys are conducted annually across the U.S. by demographic location and other factors. See for yourself - https://www.aapc.com/.../medical-coding-salary-survey/
Jennifer Simmons, MBA, CPC, CPC Instructor, CET

My name is Jennifer Simmons, MBA, CPC, CPC-I and I'm a nationally Licensed Medical Coding Instructor at Certitude Health Coding Educators, approved education provider by the American Academy of Professional Coders. So you want to be a medical coder? We might be biased, but we think that's a great decision! After all, medical coding is one of the fastest growing professions in the healthcare industry. Whether you have years of experience as a medical coder or you're brand-new to the field, we'll help you get on track to becoming a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Discover a career in Medical Coding registration is open until 5/15!
New Classes begin May 31, 2022 - September 13, 2022
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CPC Training | Certitude Health Coding Educators | United States Certitude provides medical coding training utilizing the approved curriculum of the American Academy of Professional Coders. All courses are taught by AAPC approved instructor, Jennifer Simmons, MBA, CPC, CPC-I who is licensed and trained in teaching the Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (PMCC)...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs for certified medical coders will increase 22% through the year 2022. Prepare yourself to meet the industry demand by becoming a certified professional coder. Heighten your chances of being hired in a competitive job market. Let us help you earn the CPC credential! Register online www.certitudehealtheducators.com

Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can receive the help they need to secure a new career in medical coding with the SNAP2Work program at Certitude Health Coding Educators Email [email protected] for more info or call 843-575-7252

It's always important to recognize the hard work and dedication that physicians demonstrate in our communities each day. A doctor works an average of nearly 60 hours a week and even more impressive, they work 1.5 times more years than the average American does. They work well under pressure, they're industrious, and they're attentive towards each patient. If there's one person you can count on who will never get burnt out, it's definitely your doctor. Show a doctor some ❤ today!

The U.S. has a middle-skill gap Middle-skill jobs — jobs that require more than a highschool diploma but not a four-year degree — make up 54% of jobs in the U.S. economy. But only 44% of U.S. workers are trained at the middle-skill level. There is a demand for credentialed medical coders. Find out how you can get certified at www.certitudehealtheducators.com