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Understanding The Various Medical Coding Terminologies

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  If you are pursuing a career in medical coding, you must know the importance of various medical coding terms and acronyms allocated for various health conditions. These codes are used by medical coders to describe medical diagnoses and procedures. In this blog, we list some of the common medical coding acronyms that every medical coder needs to know before beginning their career. The Coding Terminologies ICD The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a global diagnostic tool used to classify and code diagnoses and symptoms . This is used in epidemiology, health management and clinical purposes and is regularly updated to reflect changes in medical knowledge and practice. HCPCS The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System is a collection of healthcare procedure codes based on the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology. They are mainly used for various government programs such as Medicare & Medicaid for processing health insurance claims. HC

Debunking 5 Medical Coding Misconceptions

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Medical coding is undoubtedly one of the most demanding careers in the healthcare sector. Being one of the most sought career options pursued by students, there are several common misconceptions about medical coding training and certification. This can create confusion for those considering a career in this field. In this blog, we list some of them so that you can be aware of them when pursuing this career in the future. Misconceptions Debunked Medical coding is easy to learn If you believe this, we are sorry to disappoint you. Medical coding career is one such field that requires a significant amount of training and education. You must be familiar with the evolving medical terminologies, anatomy, and other important concepts. Apart from that, you must have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure accurate coding. Certification is not important Without a recognized certification, don’t even think about beginning a career in this field. All medical coders need to

6 Important Skills Every Medical Coder Must Have

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  Medical coding is one of the most crucial sectors in the healthcare industry . This department consists of healthcare professionals or medical coders who allocate standardized medical codes for various medical procedures, and treatments for record-keeping, billing and insurance purposes. Due to this, medical coders are hugely respected and are in demand worldwide. Pursuing a career in medical coding is not easy as it requires a specific set of skills that are necessary for success in this field. Enrolling at a renowned medical coding training institution is the key to learning and mastering the concepts. If you are into beginning a medical coding career, knowing these important skills is essential to become successful. The skills to consider Knowledge of Medical Terminology Being a medical coder means having an in-depth knowledge of medical terminologies, anatomy, physiology, etc. You must be familiar with medical concepts and understand the different types of medical procedures, di

പബ്ലിക് ഹെൽത്ത് കോഴ്‌സുകളും അതിന്റെ നേട്ടങ്ങളും

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  പൊതുജനാരോഗ്യം എന്ന ആശയം അൽപ്പം ആശയക്കുഴപ്പത്തിലാക്കാം , കാരണം " ആരോഗ്യം " എന്ന വാക്കിനെക്കുറിച്ച് നമ്മൾ ചിന്തിക്കുമ്പോൾ , ഞങ്ങൾ പലപ്പോഴും മെഡിക്കൽ പ്രശ് ‌ നങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ച് ചിന്തിക്കുന്നു . പൊതുജനാരോഗ്യം എന്നത് കേവലം ഒരു ആശയം മാത്രമല്ല , കൂടാതെ ഈ വിഷയത്തിൽ പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്നവർ വൈദ്യശാസ്ത്രം പരിശീലിക്കുന്നില്ല , ഒരു ഡോക്ടറുടെ ഓഫീസ് അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ആശുപത്രി പോലുള്ള ക്ലിനിക്കൽ പ്രവർത്തിക്കും പോലെയല്ല . പകരം , പൊതുജനാരോഗ്യം വലിയ ജനവിഭാഗങ്ങൾക്കിടയിൽ പ്രതിരോധത്തിന് ശക്തമായി ഊന്നൽ നൽകുകയും സമൂഹത്തിന്റെ ആരോഗ്യവും ക്ഷേമവും മെച്ചപ്പെടുത്താനും സംരക്ഷിക്കാനും ശ്രമിക്കുന്നു . കുട്ടികളുടെ ആരോഗ്യം , രോഗ പ്രതിരോധം , വിദ്യാഭ്യാസം , ദുരന്ത സഹായം , ശുദ്ധജലം , ആരോഗ്യ സംരക്ഷണം , മറ്റ് നിരവധി സംരംഭങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയിലൂടെ , പൊതുജനാരോഗ്യത്തിൽ ബിരുദമുള്ള ആളുകൾ അവരുടെ കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റികളുടെ ആരോഗ്യം പരിപാലിക്കുന്നതിൽ ശ്രദ്ധ നൽകുന്നു . വിനാശകരമായ ഒരു മഹാമാരി പോലെയുള്ള ഒരു ദുരന്തം ( കോവിഡ് അതിനൊരു ഉദാഹരണമാണ് ) നമ്മുടെ ശ്രദ്ധയിൽപ്പെടുന്നതുവരെ നമ്മളിൽ ഭ

Why Cigma’s students have a higher success rate in cracking the CPC test

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  Being one of the most reputed medical coding training institutions in India, it brings us extreme joy to see our beloved students succeed in the CPC exam and secure their long-term successful careers . We believe that it's always the best that produces the marvellous and here at Cigma, we produce marvellous results every single time. Cigma is known for having a high success rate in cracking the CPC test every year and this time, things have been pretty much favourable.  441 of our students successfully cracked the CPC exam held in December 2022. The test was attended by students at different AAPC exam centres across India, UAE and the USA. You may wonder, how we are able to achieve this every year, what’s our secret formula? Don’t worry, we explain all that in this article for your reference,  How It’s Done At Cigma? The primary reason why we are able to produce these tremendous results with each batch every year is by offering the best quality education , utilizing experi

Importance of a good medical coding training institution

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  Medical coding is a critical aspect of the healthcare industry, and due to this, skilled coders are in high demand. The purpose of medical coding is to ensure that healthcare providers are adequately reimbursed, patient information is accurately documented and insurance claims are processed correctly. To excel in this career field, getting quality training from a reputed medical coding institution like Cigma is absolutely essential, why is that? Well, being a renowned AAPC-certified institution, we offer various perks to our students, let’s check them out Quality of Education For starters, Cigma offers a quality education that meets industry standards. We usually follow the latest curriculum which covers all the topics such as including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and coding systems needed to become a proficient medical coder. Following this curriculum ensure that students are adequately prepared to deal with the evolving medical coding challenges. If you are plannin

Cracking CPC Exam: 5 Tips To Consider

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  CPC or the Certified Professional Coder is one of the most important exams which has to be cleared to secure a medical coding career. Preparing for this test can be quite challenging. However, with the right training from a renowned institution, you can increase your chances of success. If you are a medical coding aspirant preparing for the CPC test, we have listed some tips to help you crack the test with ease. Factors To Consider Get familiarized with the exam format The CPC exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions that you need to answer within 4 hours. You will have to correctly answer 70% of the questions to pass the test. Since the test will host questions from a variety of concepts, knowing the exam format beforehand will help manage time better and be more efficient in answering the questions. Study the official AAPC curriculum The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) provides an official curriculum for the CPC exam. This covers all the topics that you need