Just discovered your channel. I am a CPC, CPMA for 20 years now...I am self employed so I contract with doctors. I actually do coding when the doctor mess up and the claim denies so I end up actually fixing it...I also do surgery authorizations among other things.....I know the answer to the 99214 situation but I respect your job and not here to show off....Lol... Just wanted to poke my head in and say Hi to a fellow coder..
@@B-GURL88 oh okay that’s cool! you wouldn’t be showing off at all! please share in the comments, myself & subscribers love when others share their knowledge in the comments. 🤗
Not sure how or why you popped up in my feed but I'm also a medical coder for over 18 yrs. It's nice to see another coder share their personal experience in the field.
@@ladydee78 oh wow!! Welcome!! Thank you to UA-cam I guess for finally pushing your girl through this crazy algorithm lol 😆 I have days upon days / months upon months of coding content if that’s your thing. Hope you stick around. 😉
@ShamyraC glad I found you. Of course I subscribed. You and I both know things are forever changing in this field. I'm always open to learning new things and getting a different perspective.💜
Starting school here in Ca at the end of the month to be a biller/coder and wanted to thank you for unknowingly motivating me to finally do it! (I’m a mom of 3 and have put off going for it for the longest)
Oh my gosh that means so much!!! 💜 So happy for you and wishing you the best. I’ve been putting off things too because I’m a mom but everything happens when it’s supposed to. ☺️
I love your channel, these types of videos are so helpful. I'm the type of person that needs to know how to do something confidently before I do it haha. I appreciate you
Interesting your video popped up in my feed! I been thinking about coding for a few weeks now! I’m a provider reconsideration analyst after being a claims examiner. Been with the same company for 11 years now. I may take this in college if I can’t find some free courses lol
Just recently started watching your videos, and they are so helpful and informative. Just signed up to start a medical billing and coding program starting at the end of the month. Currently work in the claims area. So, I am excited to learn this side of it.
I went to school for med billing and coding back in 2008. I never got to the coding part of the job but I always wondered where I would be if I stuck with it. I haven’t worked in the medical field since 2009.
I went to Westech college for medical coding in 2012 and passed exam to be certified through NCCT. Could not get my foot in the door anywhere! Then their school shut down over suspicion of fraud and they NEVER turned my transcripts in to BPPE. Because of this I was unable to do refresher courses at an accredited college. I still renew my NCCT certification yearly. It’s now 2024 and I’m ready to consider it Al huge loss 😟
Thank you for this video! This is giving me motivation. It’s taking me some time to take the exam and I am a single Mom of one son. I’m not scared to take the CPC exam but, I just want to make sure I am very well prepared! Also, thank you for the money saving challenge tip! ❤️❤️❤️
@@OliviaRos3 Yes, I definitely understand! My test taking skills will have my nerves all in pieces but, it is better after some years!! WE CAN DO THIS AND WE WILL PASS WITH HIGH SCORES! 🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾❤️
You guys are absolutely amazing! I love to see the encouragment and motivation. I was sooo nervous too! But I knew what I wanted, I knew I could do it and I did just that. You ladies got this. 🩷 Even if you pass with a 71% YOU DID THAT! 🤣🫶🏾
Loving your medical coder videos! I currently work in scheduling/ referrals and we use Epic daily. It is so interesting to experience the billing and coding side of things. Has me really thinking if I should also get certified in medical coding 🤔 Thank you for the inspiration 💜
This is crazy I was thinking getting back into coding. The thing is I'm not sure where to start since I'm new to it. Any ideas woukd be great. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you I’m new here and I’ve been watering my prayer to be a medical coder I’ve finished school no luck yet but I’ve been looking so thank you. You give me hope
@@shayreneechannel2183 try searching hospitals in your area and see if they have a website for “careers” and search for coding positions. Also I feel like Indeed posts coding positions everyday on there.
I love your content; I've been thinking about this field. I'm currently in a very high paced/high anxiety position even though you have a quota to meet, would you say your workday is relaxed or stressful?
I’m going to school to get my Bachelor’s in Business administration and I want to major in healthcare administration. Is this a job I can get with that degree or do I need to go back to school to take classes for this
Hi! Glad to see you back with these type videos again. Question - do you get new CPT and ICD10 books every year if employer provides access to encoder?
@@natva2193 Hi! If you have access to encoder I would say having the books as well may be a personal preference. I prefer books over encoder but I do use both. 🤗
Studying for my exam, quick question. I thought billing for the same code twice was a no no. I heard you say 58661 on line 1 and 2 in the cms 1500 claim form. Did you end up adding a modifier to line 2? TIA
Maybe you already explained this in different video, but I would like to know how you get these codes without looking at book? Do you use e-book or do you have different sources for codes on your computer? I’m going to take CPC exam in next few months and will look for a job. Since I already know that getting coding job is hard, my mental is up and down lately 😂 but your videos motivate me always 🥲🩷 thank you!
Im glad I found I would love to be a medical coder but im scared english is my second language but I've worked in a doctors office before, but I quit because of the enviroment of the place I was doing referrals so I lasted a Month,THAnks for making videos I can get picture of this job and figure out if I can do this job.
Would y'all do me a favor? I work on the insurance side and have to call Billing Departments every day. When a person goes in for an annual physical or even colonoscopy, keep the primary diagnosis as preventative and the subsequent codes for the other issues addressed. Even if you remove a polyp, the reason for the visit was preventative. When you change the primary diagnosis from a non HCR code, the patient has to pay when they should not have to due to the preventative nature of the visit.
Girl…. Sometimes they just don’t get it or the providers just do what is repetition to them even after the provider education. We had a meeting yesterday and the topic was brought about providers billing an extra office e/m in addition to a minor procedure that was scheduled and the reason the patient came in. No other problem/concern was addressed and they KEEP doing it and we have to remove the e/m. Trust me I feel your frustration 🤗 it makes me keke a little bit I didn’t even realize you guys probably have to deal with stuff like this too 🤭
1st I just want to say I'm loving your videos. They're really easing my anxiety about coming into this profession with no coding experience at all. I know you've only done OBGYN, but is there a specialty that you think might not require you to do 20 charges per hour? Maybe like long term care or hospice?
I’m not sure. I think the harder the cases the less you’d have to do per hour if that makes. For example complex cases you might have to do 5 per hour because they’re so hard code.
Hi Shamyra I graduated a medical billing and coding course over 10 years ago. Never finished my internship so I never received my certification. Never worked as mbc but been practicing with AMCI throughout the years. So I know mbc. What would you suggest? Do I need to do the course again?
@@ShamyraC well, I’ve been applying to so many companies for remote coding. But they all want certification. I have the knowledge just need the chance.
Hi Brittany! Yes. I would consider myself to be profee coder. Had to look it up to make sure 😂 I code for the professional side (coding for the physician) not the hospital side. Yes. Very reasonable for me. It’s 20 charges “CPT CODES” per hour if that makes. Not necessarily 20 charts.
For the very reasons you stated, I am definitely against the cpt and icd-10 codes being on the documentation. It tends to create more confusion if the coder makes any needed changes.
@@chanteleanthony5054 oh okay I just rewatched it. I was just giving a scenario I wasn’t actually billing a patient for that and I did say to bill 49321 instead of 49320. 3:50
How I Became a Medical Coder | My Journey with NO Instructor, Training, or Experience.
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Just discovered your channel. I am a CPC, CPMA for 20 years now...I am self employed so I contract with doctors. I actually do coding when the doctor mess up and the claim denies so I end up actually fixing it...I also do surgery authorizations among other things.....I know the answer to the 99214 situation but I respect your job and not here to show off....Lol... Just wanted to poke my head in and say Hi to a fellow coder..
@@B-GURL88 oh okay that’s cool! you wouldn’t be showing off at all! please share in the comments, myself & subscribers love when others share their knowledge in the comments. 🤗
Not sure how or why you popped up in my feed but I'm also a medical coder for over 18 yrs. It's nice to see another coder share their personal experience in the field.
@@ladydee78 oh wow!! Welcome!! Thank you to UA-cam I guess for finally pushing your girl through this crazy algorithm lol 😆 I have days upon days / months upon months of coding content if that’s your thing. Hope you stick around. 😉
@ShamyraC glad I found you. Of course I subscribed. You and I both know things are forever changing in this field. I'm always open to learning new things and getting a different perspective.💜
Hey do you mind tutoring others who want to become medical coders?? I really need help self studying is hard
Wow 18 years! ❤ I'm torn whether I want to go this path. Any advice?
Do you have to go to college to master this or just take class and get a certificate
Starting school here in Ca at the end of the month to be a biller/coder and wanted to thank you for unknowingly motivating me to finally do it! (I’m a mom of 3 and have put off going for it for the longest)
Oh my gosh that means so much!!! 💜 So happy for you and wishing you the best. I’ve been putting off things too because I’m a mom but everything happens when it’s supposed to. ☺️
@@ShamyraC 🩵🩵
I have been a medical coder 26 years. Nice to meet you!
I love your channel, these types of videos are so helpful. I'm the type of person that needs to know how to do something confidently before I do it haha. I appreciate you
Thanks for the Decision Health reference. Also, if you don't need that stack of cash...
@@bertbaker1384 you’re welcome! And 😆😆 stack already gone 🤭 lol
Interesting your video popped up in my feed! I been thinking about coding for a few weeks now! I’m a provider reconsideration analyst after being a claims examiner. Been with the same company for 11 years now. I may take this in college if I can’t find some free courses lol
Just recently started watching your videos, and they are so helpful and informative. Just signed up to start a medical billing and coding program starting at the end of the month. Currently work in the claims area. So, I am excited to learn this side of it.
Thank you! Wow that’s awesome! Good luck in your program, I’m sure you’ll do well from my watching my videos. 😉☺️🤗
This is what i am trying to do!!! I need something non phone
I don’t blame you. 😅
Love your videos! I am starting a nine month medical billing and coding course in the fall. Can’t wait!
@@teejovan441 yay!!! Best of luck on your journey 💚
Im almost done with my medical billing course I have two courses left then I'll be certified
I went to school for med billing and coding back in 2008. I never got to the coding part of the job but I always wondered where I would be if I stuck with it. I haven’t worked in the medical field since 2009.
Aw, that’s okay. Everything happens for a reason. Never feel like you missed your chance because people are signing up everyday for this career. 🩷
I went to Westech college for medical coding in 2012 and passed exam to be certified through NCCT. Could not get my foot in the door anywhere! Then their school shut down over suspicion of fraud and they NEVER turned my transcripts in to BPPE. Because of this I was unable to do refresher courses at an accredited college. I still renew my NCCT certification yearly. It’s now 2024 and I’m ready to consider it Al huge loss 😟
I have been a coder for over 20 years and this is the first video I have seen from a coders aspect. Interesting
Wow 20 years that’s amazing! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Hope you enjoyed the video.
Hey do you mind tutoring other who want to become coders and need help. I can’t get passed the self studying position
Does it pay well?
Thank you for this video! This is giving me motivation. It’s taking me some time to take the exam and I am a single Mom of one son. I’m not scared to take the CPC exam but, I just want to make sure I am very well prepared! Also, thank you for the money saving challenge tip! ❤️❤️❤️
WE CAN DO THIS SIS🙏🏽‼️ I AM ON THE SAME BOAT, MY NERVES GET THE BEST OF ME ALL THE TIME🥹
@@OliviaRos3 Yes, I definitely understand! My test taking skills will have my nerves all in pieces but, it is better after some years!! WE CAN DO THIS AND WE WILL PASS WITH HIGH SCORES! 🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾❤️
@@DeeMarcia22 AMEN🙏🏽‼️ GOOD LUCK TO YOU LOVE❤️ LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES😁🫶🏽
@@OliviaRos3 BLESSINGS TO YOU AS WELL! I definitely will let you know and keep in touch! 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️
You guys are absolutely amazing! I love to see the encouragment and motivation. I was sooo nervous too! But I knew what I wanted, I knew I could do it and I did just that. You ladies got this. 🩷 Even if you pass with a 71% YOU DID THAT! 🤣🫶🏾
Loving your medical coder videos! I currently work in scheduling/ referrals and we use Epic daily. It is so interesting to experience the billing and coding side of things. Has me really thinking if I should also get certified in medical coding 🤔 Thank you for the inspiration 💜
You’re so welcome! & Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy my content as repetitive it may seem to me you guys love it and that keeps me posting about it. 🥰
Just when I was getting discouraged you popped up!
Aww… hope I was able to give you a boost of encouragement ✨🙏🏾
This is crazy I was thinking getting back into coding. The thing is I'm not sure where to start since I'm new to it. Any ideas woukd be great. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you I’m new here and I’ve been watering my prayer to be a medical coder I’ve finished school no luck yet but I’ve been looking so thank you. You give me hope
Thank you! No luck finding a job or no luck getting hired due to experience? A lot of people struggle because of the experience part.
@@ShamyraC I’ve had year worth experience.
@@shayreneechannel2183 try searching hospitals in your area and see if they have a website for “careers” and search for coding positions. Also I feel like Indeed posts coding positions everyday on there.
@@ShamyraCThere is a coding position open at my hospital. ECU Health Medical Center. They are remote positions.
@@shayreneechannel2183try ECU Health Medical Center. We have remote coding positions currently open.
I love your content; I've been thinking about this field. I'm currently in a very high paced/high anxiety position even though you have a quota to meet, would you say your workday is relaxed or stressful?
I’m going to school to get my Bachelor’s in Business administration and I want to major in healthcare administration. Is this a job I can get with that degree or do I need to go back to school to take classes for this
Hi! Glad to see you back with these type videos again. Question - do you get new CPT and ICD10 books every year if employer provides access to encoder?
@@natva2193 Hi! If you have access to encoder I would say having the books as well may be a personal preference. I prefer books over encoder but I do use both. 🤗
Studying for my exam, quick question. I thought billing for the same code twice was a no no. I heard you say 58661 on line 1 and 2 in the cms 1500 claim form. Did you end up adding a modifier to line 2? TIA
Maybe you already explained this in different video, but I would like to know how you get these codes without looking at book? Do you use e-book or do you have different sources for codes on your computer? I’m going to take CPC exam in next few months and will look for a job. Since I already know that getting coding job is hard, my mental is up and down lately 😂 but your videos motivate me always 🥲🩷 thank you!
@@natsumi0719 the icd-10 codes were already on the operative note. The CPT codes I billed I had memorized 😊
Im glad I found I would love to be a medical coder but im scared english is my second language but I've worked in a doctors office before, but I quit because of the enviroment of the place I was doing referrals so I lasted a Month,THAnks for making videos I can get picture of this job and figure out if I can do this job.
You’re welcome! 🤗
Would y'all do me a favor? I work on the insurance side and have to call Billing Departments every day. When a person goes in for an annual physical or even colonoscopy, keep the primary diagnosis as preventative and the subsequent codes for the other issues addressed. Even if you remove a polyp, the reason for the visit was preventative. When you change the primary diagnosis from a non HCR code, the patient has to pay when they should not have to due to the preventative nature of the visit.
Not a biller, but i literally just had this same procedure done. Colonoscopy with a polyp removal
Girl…. Sometimes they just don’t get it or the providers just do what is repetition to them even after the provider education.
We had a meeting yesterday and the topic was brought about providers billing an extra office e/m in addition to a minor procedure that was scheduled and the reason the patient came in. No other problem/concern was addressed and they KEEP doing it and we have to remove the e/m.
Trust me I feel your frustration 🤗 it makes me keke a little bit I didn’t even realize you guys probably have to deal with stuff like this too 🤭
1st I just want to say I'm loving your videos. They're really easing my anxiety about coming into this profession with no coding experience at all. I know you've only done OBGYN, but is there a specialty that you think might not require you to do 20 charges per hour? Maybe like long term care or hospice?
I’m not sure. I think the harder the cases the less you’d have to do per hour if that makes. For example complex cases you might have to do 5 per hour because they’re so hard code.
What certifications do you have?
I have CPC, CEMC, and COBGC.
Hi Shamyra I graduated a medical billing and coding course over 10 years ago. Never finished my internship so I never received my certification. Never worked as mbc but been practicing with AMCI throughout the years. So I know mbc. What would you suggest? Do I need to do the course again?
Hi! How do you feel? Do you still need to sit for the exam to get certified?
@@ShamyraC well, I’ve been applying to so many companies for remote coding. But they all want certification. I have the knowledge just need the chance.
Hi Shamyra, are you a Pro Fee coder and do you find that 20 charts per hour is reasonable to obtain?
Hi Brittany! Yes. I would consider myself to be profee coder. Had to look it up to make sure 😂 I code for the professional side (coding for the physician) not the hospital side. Yes. Very reasonable for me. It’s 20 charges “CPT CODES” per hour if that makes. Not necessarily 20 charts.
For the very reasons you stated, I am definitely against the cpt and icd-10 codes being on the documentation. It tends to create more confusion if the coder makes any needed changes.
I don't understand the code for said patient. If a biopsy was done the code should be 21 and not 20 right and how was the person billed?
@@chanteleanthony5054 what’s the timestamp?
3:05
@@chanteleanthony5054 oh okay I just rewatched it. I was just giving a scenario I wasn’t actually billing a patient for that and I did say to bill 49321 instead of 49320. 3:50
@@ShamyraC Yes, you most certainly did! When I rewatched the video myself, I said I owe this young lady an apology. I apologize.
@@chanteleanthony5054 Aw, you don’t have to apologize. It’s okay! ☺️
currently taking classes, very nervous
Yay!!! With all the information here on UA-cam University you should do just fine. 😉
THANKS FOR SHARING #NOT A DAY WITHOUT JESUS 🙏
Where do u go to see how the payer wants you to bill each claim?
On the payors website they usually will have a policy you can save to reference.