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@beckyngreene 2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your video and roadmap to medical coding. It really means alot!! Im a nurse of 12 years and looking so hard for something to do instead of direct patient care. ❤

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 күн бұрын

I'm so glad! Best wishes on your journey!

@beckyngreene Күн бұрын

@@MedicalCodingwithBleu thank you. I want to cry. Just thank you.

@thelighthousefjcproduction5597 Жыл бұрын

Make no mistake medical coding isn’t easy.

@jaimelee1235 2 жыл бұрын

watched this like 3 times already. thank you Bleu , dig your vibe and helpful honest nature.

@don80116 3 жыл бұрын

Thx so must for help me decide which away to move forward. I'll be in touch for more info. Look forward to watching more.

@princhipessa1969 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. Love your personality too!

@nadinehector5457 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I watched yoyr videos. I can't afford to pay for a course. I thought about self study due to online is basically that. I am subscribing to your channel to get videos same as those programs. You are a blessing.

@andreinafuenmayor8847 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video

@IncaReina 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m so glad I found you!

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I am glad you're here! :)

@arikaberger8568 2 жыл бұрын

I had tried studying 2 different times for this through online schools. I keep wanting to this.

@reneaw.2057 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!... I'm currently in school for coding and it is ALOT of info and very overwhelming 🤗 you're video was so encouraging, helpful, and down to earth, 🥰 an absolute pick-me-up as I'm studying all day today and clicked on KZfaq info as a breather from my books 📚

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MrJonube Жыл бұрын

Thank you....

@pamelawinthrop5734 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@gypsysoul1011 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bleu, I'm so enjoying your videos. I'm looking to work from home and I'm just beginning to gain knowledge in this particular field, thanks to your very helpful videos. Is the CPC credential the one I should pursue if wanting to work remotely? Thanks again for all you do!

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

Please watch my videos about advice for first time remote medical coders. As I have mentioned many times, you can be certified by either AHIMA or AAPC and that's good enough.

@beckyngreene 2 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 💙

@cornishshanta 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Bleu, I am an CNA and I'm currently taking classes with AAPC for Medical Coding and my first class is medical terminology and I'm" FREAKING OUT ". Learning about prefixes and suffixes,adjective suffixes root words, plurals ect.. it's a lot. Thank you for your time making these videos it's providing a little comfort with moving forward with this new career.

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

💙

@chantelleemery3008 2 жыл бұрын

Shanta if you don't mind my asking, I am going to take the same class soon but on their website it said there were about 5 or so classes I should take before hand such as medical terminology. I was previously an LNA and currently work in health insurance so I am familiar with a lot of stuff but did you take all of those other classes prior to the AACP, or is all that stuff included in your class now?

@suzanattia1 3 ай бұрын

Did you take the exam?

@ivonnecastro3569 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Blue, you are so helpful and informative. I took the medical billing course and passed it, but never did anything with it (yeah bummer) now I want to see if I can get back on track, learn on my own and take the test so I can offer my services as an independent contractor. Your videos are very helpful.

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And my name is Bleu not blue.

@ivonnecastro3569 2 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalCodingwithBleu 😀 My bad, I apologize lol maybe i have un-diagnosed dyslexia

@Erniemays888 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you taught a small course... I would definitely take it

@QueenOfTheDamned 3 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling that she will offer a course in the near future.

@Zazzash 2 жыл бұрын

She does do coaching though!! Maybe the more requests she gets for coaching, she'll end up just doing a course?? *Fingers crossed*

@dianawashington3791 3 жыл бұрын

i would love your practice sheet and puzzles please

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

check out my Patreon page. I did post a free puzzle with the answers if you are interested in checking it out: patreon.com/medicalcodingwithbleu

@stephaniel1159 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! How many hours of studying do you recommend per day?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

No more than 1 hour at a time, and a minimum of 20 hours total per week.

@dawnsnyder4749 2 жыл бұрын

I'm Dawn. I have been watching your videos and find them very educational. I'm currently studying for my certification. I really struggling with the terminology and anatomy. Do you have any tips on a way to understand them and memorize them

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

Please tune in Thursday 31 March I'll do a show about this. Thank you

@anapatriciag8510 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@Pum-bee 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bleu. Thank you so much for sharing. I decided to go for CPC ( idk y) .And since I don’t have any medical sector knowledge. I think I will buy a book on medical terminology and anatomy physiology and study by myself. And then to join an online class. Do you think I am covered?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

I put this in today's Q & A!

@alexiahammond5051 Жыл бұрын

Bleu, do you know what your Myers Briggs Personality Type is?

@acholloway11 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bleu! I know this is an older video, but I have a question. Will self study/training hinder you from getting a job? Like, will employers want to know where you trained or does just having the certification all that matters?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, it will not make a difference. All the employer is concerned with is are you certified, not how you got there. There may be some that prefer that the candidate was formally trained in medical terminology or anatomy and physiology but its often listed as "preferred" which doesn't mean required.

@acholloway11 2 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalCodingwithBleu thank you so much for the quick response! I am trying to decide what route to go to get certified. All your information is extremely helpful!

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! :D

@Khammaghani553 2 жыл бұрын

You are soooooo helpful ♥️ my only concern is.. after all this work, I won’t be able to get a job

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

This field is an exercise in determination. If you want to do this, you WILL find a way. You won't let anyone or anything stop you.

@patriotridge Жыл бұрын

Its 2023. Can I learn from older books to prepare for the exam?

@iamrachelrach 3 жыл бұрын

What's hixpix? I know I spelled it wrong. Can you list the sequence out month by month. Thank you!

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

hixpix= HCPCS its the book that lists all the durable medical equipment, bandages and the like... I think what I'm going to do is a part 2 on this video with the sequence discussed through... that might be more helpful, I think. Look for that soon (Friday). Thank you for watching!!

@iamrachelrach 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video you inspired :) Thank you!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdaHbM6bvrHWqZ8.html

@katherinegordon4762 2 жыл бұрын

I work full time. Would you think that perhaps 45 min a day ( part of my lunch break) and one hour at night be enough for the 9 months????

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

No, that's definitely not enough.

@afterdarkasmr5062 Жыл бұрын

Hi Bleu, I graduated from a medical billing & coding program and have been working in billing claims for the last 6 months. I am having a rough time and do not like it at all. Would you say coding is better?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu Жыл бұрын

I'm biased lol I'm not sure if I'm the person to ask. I love coding and it is a different task from billing altogether. 💙

@DevilsEmnity 2 жыл бұрын

Would you happen to know whats the best laptop to get for schooling purposes that deals with medical billing and coding(since majority of things is virtual learning now)im trying to find out what to get for my wife so she can get back into schooling for her field)and I want to make sure she has the right laptop to run the software....thanks for any information

@StephanieRZ 8 ай бұрын

This is really kind, I hope you're both doing well off since then! The laptop she mentions in her descriptions, that I've come across is the Asus Vivobook laptop. Though, as someone who's even using an Asus laptop right now, it's unfortunately prone to battery problems, I recommend any HP or Toshiba laptop honestly. :) Or any other of choice!

@Erin.Kendall 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bleu! What would be the best book to purchase for learning medical billing (not coding) with no previous experience? Thank you

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

In the description box is the book I recommend.

@Erin.Kendall 3 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalCodingwithBleu okay thank you. I wasn’t sure if that was specific to coding only. Appreciate you.

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

@@Erin.Kendall the title specifies its for reimbursement

@Erin.Kendall 3 жыл бұрын

@@MedicalCodingwithBleu yes, I know. Thank you.

@crazymommadramalife3498 Ай бұрын

So I i used to bill and code for a doctor, I knew ICD-9 thoroughly. I've been out of medical for a few years and only got a little bit of exposure to icd-10. I keep thinking after 15 years on medical field I could self study, but I'm scared at the same time. I have a good grasp on terminology and all that, just need to learn the new coding system better. Thoughts?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu Ай бұрын

If you did it then, you can do it again.

@crazymommadramalife3498 Ай бұрын

@@MedicalCodingwithBleu I was never certified. I was fortunate to get a job where they taught me all of that. The certification test is what scares me lol. Thank you for the confidence!!!

@Cole_Cross Жыл бұрын

I'm needing to retire from 16+ years of vet emergency/specialty medicine. I know over 2.5k medical terms. I have worked reception as well (more billing and records type stuff) Would I have an easier time switching over to medical billing with this experience? The terms are the same for humans as they are for animals, thankfully. My body is broken from working in this field and I need to change careers. Any insight is appreciated

@MedicalCodingwithBleu Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! You have plenty of transferable skills from that job. 👌

@Cole_Cross Жыл бұрын

@@MedicalCodingwithBleu Phew!! Thank you for response

@davidcampos1756 2 жыл бұрын

I'm game, so if i ever want to do surgical coding I'd actually need a two year degree?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

@MsCristalRose 2 жыл бұрын

Can I still use the 2020 icd book in 2022?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

You can ONLY to study. Keep in mind that 2020 book was published in 2019 so we didn't know about the pandemic yet, none of those codes are in there. Again use it to study if that's all you have right now but you can't test with it and it doesn't have the latest codes so since if those codes maybe deleted or updated.

@vickipiontek3495 2 жыл бұрын

I am an attorney. I would like to be a medical coder. Then help the doctor get more insurance money and help the patiens make their insurance companies pay. Your thoughts?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

YOU would be a doctor's dream come true. Wow. Seriously, you'd be so valuable to a practice just making sure the correct codes are being selected and then bring able to defend them in an audit. I'm fascinated! What made you want to look at getting into this?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

Not only that, the patients you'd be able to save! If you know what the coding would look like and if it was wrong and you can prove it?! VALUABLE!!! Go for it!!!

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

Please look into getting certified with AHIMA. The American Health Information Management Association. They have a 13 course bundle. I'll leave the link for you so if you're interested check it out.

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

www.ahima.org/landing-pages/medical-coding-and-reimbursement-courses/

@rororania-oo1il 2 жыл бұрын

I had a question so I am new to this looking into it I found out that I need to take one at a time either billing or coding I thought I can take both at the same time so now I am trying to make a Discission on which one to take and start with

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

You learn them both when studying.

@alfredozamudio5294 Жыл бұрын

Hi Bleu, I want to enter this career. Do you think passing CBCS exam will help me to land a job?? and if it worth it to pay $800 to a school to train me?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu Жыл бұрын

To answer your question, no and no. Please look through my videos, I have so much advice on this.

@kimberlygraham2877 Жыл бұрын

I have a major question. I have yet to be able to find an answer. I’m in my Medical Terminology course with AAPC. As I go along, there are several terms that mean the exact same thing ie: bi- & di- nucle/o & kary/o -phasia & -lalia hemi- & semi- quadr/i & tetra These are just a few - When I do my review exams at the end of the chapters & it asks a question where 1 of these would be used, how do I know which one to use. I typically always get it wrong by the answer key in the back. How do I know which one to use? Please respond & thank you in advance for your time.

@MedicalCodingwithBleu Жыл бұрын

You have to understand the context of what is happening in text. AAPC exams are 100%multiple choice and there are few medical terminology direct questions on the exam according to the website. Don't get to hung up on the medical terminology part right now. Keep practicing and you'll get it. That's just my advice anyway! Good luck to you.

@kimberlygraham2877 Жыл бұрын

I’m just so nervous that I’m going to treat something like it’s not as important & focus on something that seems more important & that will be the thing I needed to focus on. I am already supposed to be finished with the Med Term & on my A& P but I’m trying to absorb everything so I’m taking my time. Can you tell me if labeling different aspects of the body is a major focal point for the test?

@MedicalCodingwithBleu Жыл бұрын

No, AAPC's test is multiple choice. There is no labeling of the body. I know its hard because its so much, but overthinking is more harmful than being forgiving of yourself and just practicing, practicing, practicing.

@kimberlygraham2877 Жыл бұрын

Okay, thank you very much for your help.

@thedingo8833 3 жыл бұрын

How stable is this career field? I keep hearing that more and more of these jobs are outsourced for cheaper labor in other countries

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a stable career field. No, it's not going anywhere. Please see this video I did on this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9B4lrJmrN-YgmQ.html

@stormysmom222 2 жыл бұрын

Are there jobs for part-time coding? Or do they prefer full time

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

If you're new, you should be at full time.

@Cardenas50zz58 4 ай бұрын

Good question

@MJ-fg4se 6 ай бұрын

If I am brand new to medical coding do you think I should go with a 13 week training thru workforce development or the short certificate that is 57 hrs, both are thru two different community colleges? I was just laid off, I think I will qualify for WIOA workforce development. The one for 57 hours is very detailed covers a lot from Revenue Cycle Management and Documentation to Ambulatory coding. Everything you said about the FB group is true. There were some good info, but majority of it was complaints, not finding a job. I’m so glad I found your channel. 😊

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 6 ай бұрын

no, no no no no! It can not be learned that fast. 13 weeks is a billing program that you will probably end up with a certificate that on one asks for and you do not have to have experience or training to be a biller. You won't learn anything worth knowing about coding in a program that short. Please do you research about programs that are longer that will accept the WIOA voucher.

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 6 ай бұрын

57 hours is a joke and a waste of time. I can't believe there are so called college programs out there like that! Taking advantage of people.

@MJ-fg4se 6 ай бұрын

@@MedicalCodingwithBleu Super thank you for this information. I haven’t sign up, was hesitant because of the 13 weeks, and so much to learn.

@najamulsehar4551 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video for those students who can't afford buying books plz

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

You have to have the books. There is no getting around that. You can seek out cheaper places to find books.

@elizabethlockard8298 Жыл бұрын

can you work from home doing medical coding?

@lizmarirodriguez6623 Жыл бұрын

Hi blue I did medical billing and coding but I don't know yet to take the exam yet, I graduate from Devry and I couldn't pass the test for Ahima to paid my exam, CCA exam school is offer me health information technology is this worthy to take it , I don't find a job everything is experience can you advice me thanks

@MedicalCodingwithBleu Жыл бұрын

Lizmari, again my name is Bleu, not "blue", please spell it right. Medical coders are about detail. Not only that, its a respect thing. If you are not able to pass the pre CCA exam, you are mostly likely not ready for the degree program. The degree programs are for leaders, if thats not what you want to do, then stick with the coding. Instead of just giving up on your test, STUDY HARDER. The degree program is really hard and more expensive, especially if you are not going to push yourself to study harder.

@lizmarirodriguez6623 Жыл бұрын

@@MedicalCodingwithBleu sorry I was writing to fast didn't realize it sorry

@lizmarirodriguez6623 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I haven't had the chance to take the CCA exam thanks so much for your advice

@gelsayedpt 3 жыл бұрын

I am Credential to bill, I am Therapist can you bill for me

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 3 жыл бұрын

I am not a biller, I'm a medical coder

@najamulsehar4551 3 жыл бұрын

do you want to give a small assignment to check the work efficiency to someone else

@Thickieeminaj 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you could tutor me. My professor is condescending as fuck. I WANT this career. I just need someone patient to teach me how to code.

@MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to book a session its $25 for the first hour, $20 for an additional hour in the same session. I accept paypal or zelle. If you are interested, email me medicalcodingwithbleu@gmail.com