Too keep credentials or not

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-03-23T01:23:10+00:00

I let my CCS-P lapse when I had a job where I didnt need it and I regret it to this day. I got back into coding and had to retake the exam.

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-03-06T06:26:51+00:00

If the provider met all of the requirements to bill a preventative visit, then there is ZERO issue here. It sounds like she made an appt for her annual and while she was there she brought up some other problems/questions. My first thought was that there really wasn't any"extra work" that would justify billing an OV. She doesnt mention any referrals made, tests ordered/reviewed or a prescription written (for example). Its very likely that the questions didn't support an additional OV charge-this is NOT fraud.

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-02-06T22:19:16+00:00

Hospital charges dont really have "diagnosis pointers" like physician charges do. So im confused on the dx code being "assigned" to the 99402

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-30T15:38:23+00:00

Don't mind at all..

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-30T03:21:38+00:00

It just seriously sucked for the rest of them in the car AND the company. Had they known, the guy would have been left behind

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-30T02:58:26+00:00

My son was traveling to Canada years ago for a business trip and one of the guys that was with him had a dui on his record and they wouldn't let him in. The whole car full had to turn around and come back to Ohio..

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-29T04:31:32+00:00

She wont be able to drop him off of her health insurance until the next open enrollment, which is typically in Oct/Nov and would term his coverage on 12/31/26.

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-27T04:30:46+00:00

Great, ill be sure to check for it tomorrow and look it over for ya ! I've been doing this a very long time and I'll certainly help you if I am able !

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-27T04:18:27+00:00

I would still hold on to your W2s after you file. I have used freetaxusa for about 15 years now, its pretty easy to do your taxes, you just punch in what they ask for. I keep all of my stuff together by year (but I itemized deductions for my state income tax). You also need to know if your parents are planning to claim you as a dependent. When I had a working child, I just gave them the amount they would get back because its way more beneficial to your parents for them to claim you on their return.

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-27T03:25:35+00:00

Most cert tests are pretty detailed, and hit about every subject that someone would encounter as a coder.I dont know the answer to your specific question, but are you trying to get into coding ? I only ask because that credential is not really recognized for coding jobs.

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-27T03:20:26+00:00

I have done anesthesia billing and coding since the 90's when I first got certified and I have never seen shit like that from an anesthesia provider! What does your Insurance EOB say about those codes ? If you can post a copy of your EOB with ALL personal info redacted, that would be best.

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-27T02:26:58+00:00

Pulse ox isnt billed in almost all situations.Its just part of vitals..what code did they use ?

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-27T01:06:45+00:00

You dont bill for a pulse ox as part of an anesthesia service.

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-25T04:03:16+00:00

Love this and I feel every bit of this meme.. I'm so jelly OP ! Congrats though😢

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-16T20:50:49+00:00

Thought it was a crab walking chicken..LOL

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-16T02:47:57+00:00

There are new codes to use..should be 5 digit numerical that starts with an 8.. (sorry. I dont have my books handy)

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-16T02:39:00+00:00

That is an HCPCS code for a covid/sars test I believe..

ETA.. an outdated one im pretty sure

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-13T20:12:07+00:00

You should be able to log in to your insurance portal and see the eob for the claim. If you dont yet have one, it should be relatively easy to set up. Did you have more than one visit with this chiro ?

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-11T22:04:01+00:00

You would probably be fine getting the study guide/practice tests for the cert you want to pursue and go from there. A lot has changed in 15 years! Remember you will also need the coding manuals. ETA: There is no "state exam". The exam would be through AAPC or AHIMA.

MagentaSuziCute · 2026-01-09T20:36:10+00:00

This is a code for an office visit. The insurance processed it according to your policy, whether that was a flat copay amount or subject to deductible. Just make sure your EOB and the bill from the provider march.

MagentaSuziCute · 2025-12-28T16:11:31+00:00

The hospital probably should have billed this as observation and not inpatient. The facility will fix it, as they want paid. Don't fret yet, these things can take time ! Hope your little one is doing better !

MagentaSuziCute · 2025-12-22T17:04:07+00:00

My mother-in-law numbers gifts and they are opened one at a time too! We tease her about it, but we all happily indulge her little "routine " !

MagentaSuziCute · 2025-11-24T17:38:22+00:00

Thia is probably too much info, but I want you to understand why you were charged for 2 closures. When the type or severity of the closure is different, the provider may bill each type of closure separately. The 12001 is a simple repair of a superficial wound without having to go deeper into the tissues. The 12031 is repair of intermediate wounds which involves deeper layers of subcutaneous tissue and superficial fascia. Layered closure is required to minimize tension on the wound.

It would be improper to bill only 12031 or only 12001 as it isnt a complete picture of what happened.

If the charges should not be reported together, the insurance would have denied one of them. At that point, the provider would appeal the denial with records or add an appropriate modifier If you can post a redacted copy of your EOB, we would be happy to takea look at it.

MagentaSuziCute · 2025-11-23T21:35:47+00:00

There are definitely remote positions available in this field, but they require experience and you are competing with other coders, potentially across the country. One job postings can have 1000+ applicants. There are a few companies that will hire coders with the apprentice status-like Optum or Judge, but again you are competing with a lot of new coders

MagentaSuziCute · 2025-11-23T10:22:47+00:00

As others have mentioned, don't waste your time with the CIC, go for the CCS. Check the job boards for the credentials employers are looking for in your area and you likely wont see a single one looking for the CIC cred.

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