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AAPC announced the introduction of add-on facility coding features for its online code lookup tool AAPC Coder. AAPC Coder serves as a search engine for CPT, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10 and HCPCS Level II medical ...

Coders unsure of when to seek certified professional coder credentials should not wait until after Oct. 1, according to AAPC. Though waiting until ICD-10 takes effect may seem logical, AAPC said it ...

Medical coding is a key component of revenue cycle management. When done efficiently and accurately, it helps ensure hospitals are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. 1. AAPC, formerly ...

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