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    Wiki Modifier AS vs 80

    When it comes to the facility setting does modifier -80 need to be applied?
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    Wiki Siu

    Thank you for your response. I was also looking at job postings and the fraud/Auditor Certification was the one I saw. The CPMA is good but it will be harder to maintain CEUs
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    Wiki Siu

    :confused: Has any coder successfully transitioned from coding to do SIU (Fraud Waste and Abuse)? I would like to know how you made the change and what certifications would you need. Thank You in Advance
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    Wiki 52320 and 52325

    Can you code 52320 and 52325 if performed on the same Ureter? I'm stumped on this one. Our doctor will use a laser to fragment a stone then remove it. Thank You in advance!:confused:
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    Wiki RFA L4-L5 and Sacral Ala

    If a doctor performs a RFA on the L4-L5 it would be 64635. and if he places the needle in the Sacral Ala would it be 64640? or +64636? Thank You for the Help in advance
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    Wiki Global, TC , 26 modifiers

    For 93306 to bill Global you wouldn't need a 26/TC. Just Bill 93306
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    Wiki Florida Hosptial Credentials

    It depends on the type of coding you want to do. If you want Hospital Coding then you must Have AHIMA. If you want Professional Fee then you want to look at the AAPC. FL Hospital has many openings for Pro-Fee than Hospital Coding Jobs right now. Check on Indeed.com
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    Wiki Maxim Health Care

    That is True, But when it comes to staffing agencies such as Maxim You have to be a Inpatient/CDI Coder in order to have Ongoing Work. Ive done my Market Research and I see that if you Have that type of Work Experience you wont have to worry too much about Work.
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    Wiki Orlando, FL Job Market

    Im here in orlando as well and its not that Great due to the fact that there isn't a lot of Health systems here. I work for the biggest one here in orlando. Please message me for more info. I could give you some leads because I closely watch the market and see whats out here. Are you going to...
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    Wiki Beyond frustrated with the lack of entry level jobs in this field

    I got your message. Mine did the same with the sent message of 0, i think i sent you a repeat of my last comment
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    Wiki Beyond frustrated with the lack of entry level jobs in this field

    Now i can agree with you on people that started working in coding in the 90's. It was much easier because they got anybody willing to learn and trained them from the bottom up. (100% Fact, ive heard lots of ppl that got their start that way). I will say this and some people dont realize...
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    Wiki Beyond frustrated with the lack of entry level jobs in this field

    Send me a message and tell me the name. Im quite sure it will be the same one I worked at. (I could be wrong). The way you describe the test and how it went was the same that happened to me. Im going off of your experience and what you wrote,Thats why I feel so certain
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    Wiki Beyond frustrated with the lack of entry level jobs in this field

    I Aced the Test as a CPC-A, and got the job before i graduated. I saw where you said a big Derm practice in Orlando. I Know exactly what company you are referring to. I actually worked there back in 2010, and I personally know the Coding Manager, HR Corporate Director and the President/COO of...
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    Wiki Advice from any CIC's or CPC-H's. Thanks

    I just started a Hospital Coding Job :D, Im doing OP Diagnostic, Then Ill be moved to ED, Surgery,and THEN.......IP Coding ;) . Luckily the place i work for will transition you into a IP Coder/CDI. The market is really going to increase because ICD-10 Is coming. Do you think that its possible...
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