ANMCoder&MOM

Hello, I am new to this site, this is my first post. I actually ran accross this googling a coding subject for one of my assignments for school. I am in my last week of Medical Billing and Coding Certification schooling. From all that I have learned in the last 10 months of school is that coding is very detailed and you need to be precise when submitting a claim. If you code wrong it take longer for reimbursment and you could possibly get in serious trouble. I know I still have'nt got it 100% but with practice it gets easier. You could purchase the CPT and ICD-9 books over the internet and I suggest you do if the new job dosent supply them for you. They are books you must have there's no way around it. Also the codes are updated annually so make sure you get the newest editions. I would also suggest buying used College course books off of Amazon (They are very expensive new). They will teach you everything you need to know and each book will have practice tests and answers chapter by chapter. I also suggest, if you have never worked in a medical setting to learn medical terminology. This is pretty important, medical language can be confusing. I was planning on selling my books after graduation anyways so if your interested let me know. Here is a website to order the ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding books. WWW.ELSEVIERHEALTH.COM I hope this has been helpful. Good luck with your new job there hard to come by in this economy. To get a coding job is great resume experience, not every company requires a certification but most do so kudo's to you!