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Professional Development
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Could I Pass the CPC or CCS Exam Without a Two- or Four-Year Degree?
April 29, 2022
Learn more about preparing to pass the CPC exam or CCS exam without a degree, and how earning a Medical Billing and Coding certificate can help you.
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Industry Insights
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Medical Billing and Coding and Healthcare Reform
April 29, 2022
Learn about medical billing and coding and healthcare reform to develop a better understanding of how healthcare reform may impact the MBC industry.
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The Demand for Medical Billers and Coders
April 28, 2022
Discover the demand for medical billers and coders. Get a sense of the growth rate projections for medical billers and coders on a national level.
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Industry Insights
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Why is Medical Billing and Coding Important?
April 27, 2022
Have you ever wondered why medical billing and coding is important? Explore the Medical Billing and Coding field, how to enter it, and what you'll need to know.
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Industry Insights
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What are the Different Medical Coding Classification Systems?
April 22, 2022
Learn about the different types of medical coding classification systems, their purpose and how they help medical billers and coders to do their jobs.
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Healthcare
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How Do I Find a Medical Billing and Coding Internship?
March 31, 2022
Want to find a medical billing and coding internship? Here are some tips that can help you get started.
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Work-Life-School
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How to Find Accredited Medical Billing and Coding Schools
March 22, 2022
How can you tell if a medical billing and coding school is accredited? Find out what accreditation means for MBC programs and how a school becomes accredited.
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Industry Insights
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6 Reasons to Start a Medical Billing and Coding Career
March 9, 2022
Are you interested in medical billing and coding? Discover 6 different reasons to start a medical billing and coding career today!
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Industry Insights
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10 Traits of a Great Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
February 21, 2022
Discover 10 qualities that make a great medical billing and coding specialist. Learn soft and hard skills that can help you in a healthcare career.
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Industry Insights
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How to Become a Medical Biller and Coder
February 18, 2022
Learn some steps you could take to become a medical biller and coder. Explore different paths to help you enter this difference-making healthcare career.
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Industry Insights
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8 Non-Clinical Healthcare Jobs That Make a Difference
February 15, 2022
Discover non-clinical healthcare jobs that make a difference. Learn how medical billers and coders, healthcare managers and administrators help doctors and nurses.
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Work-Life-School
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How Do Online Classes Work?
February 11, 2022
How do online classes work? What are the benefits of online classes? Find the answers to these questions and learn more about online courses from DeVry.
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Industry Insights
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Medical Professions without Blood
December 27, 2021
Looking for a medical job with no blood? Check out a list of medical professions without blood and learn how DeVry can help you get started in healthcare.
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Industry Insights
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How to Stay Current with Medical Billing and Coding Updates
December 17, 2021
Explore how to keep your organization informed about industry trends and how to implement the latest in medical billing and coding updates.
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Professional Development
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13 Soft Skills for Medical Coding and Billing Specialists
December 13, 2021
Learn about some critical soft skills for medical coding and billing that can help you effectively handle the different facets of this healthcare career.
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Industry Insights
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What is the Difference between the CPC Exam and CPB Exam?
December 9, 2021
Learn about the difference between the CPC Exam and CPB Exam. Discover how to become a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Professional Biller (CPB).
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Industry Insights
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The Impact of New Diseases on Medical Billing and Coding
December 9, 2021
Take a look at the impact of new diseases on medical billing and coding and learn how you and your organization can handle these circumstances.
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Industry Insights
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What ICD-11 Means for Medical Billing and Coding
December 7, 2021
Learn about the recently implemented ICD-11 medical coding standard and how this revision from International Classification of Diseases helps in sharing information.
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Industry Insights
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ICD-11 Tips: How to Improve Medical Coding Accuracy in Your Healthcare Organization
December 3, 2021
Explore what's new in ICD-11, learn how to improve medical coding accuracy and help prepare your healthcare organization for these medical billing updates.
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Professional Development
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When Should I Earn My MBA?
November 4, 2021
Interested in pursuing your MBA, but unsure when to start? Learn about when you should earn your MBA and why you may want to at various points in your career.
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Industry Insights
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Deciphering the Medical Billing Codes Behind Your Healthcare Bills
October 29, 2021
Wondering about medical billing codes and what they mean? This guide can help you better understand, decode and decipher your healthcare bills.
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Professional Development
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College Degree Levels
October 12, 2021
Explore the different college degree levels in order, and discover the different types of degree programs available at DeVry University.
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Industry Insights
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Healthcare Administration vs. Healthcare Management
September 30, 2021
See the difference between Healthcare Administration vs Healthcare Management. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of these career paths at DeVry.
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Industry Insights
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Preparing for the Medical Billing and Coding Certification Exams
September 30, 2021
Get prepared for the medical billing and coding certification exams. Explore CPC, CCS and CCA exam test prep strategies and tips on how to get ready.
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Industry Insights
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Choosing the Best Online Medical Billing and Coding Program for You
September 28, 2021
Prepare for a career in medical billing and coding. Learn how to choose the best online medical billing and coding program for you with this guide from DeVry.
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Industry Insights
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Which Healthcare Career is Right for You?
September 9, 2021
Looking for a healthcare career that is right for you? See which healthcare profession is a good fit. Check out courses and classes online to get started.
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Industry Insights
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Keeping Up With New Trends in Medical Billing and Coding
September 8, 2021
Whether you’re new or experienced in medical billing and coding, learn about new medical billing and coding trends and changes in medical billing industry statistics.
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DeVry Updates
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Restart Your Goals: Transfer Student Scholarship, Transfer Credits and More
July 12, 2021
Make restarting your degree more affordable with DeVry's Future-Ready Transfer Scholarship, qualifying transfer credits and stackable programs. Learn more.
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Industry Insights
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Learn about Medical Billing and Coding
April 16, 2021
Learn about medical billing and coding. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know before pursuing a career in this growing health profession.
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DeVry Updates
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Embedded and Stackable Credentials: An Innovative Approach to Learning
March 31, 2021
Interested in growing your resume? Embedded & stackable credentials in higher education can help. Read about this unique approach to lifelong learning at DeVry.
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Industry Insights
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10 Strange ICD-10 Codes for 2021 [Infographic]
February 10, 2021
Medical billing codes help describe diagnoses and procedures. Explore some of our favorite funny and strange ICD-10 codes in this infographic from DeVry.
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Industry Insights
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Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
February 9, 2021
Learn what Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management in Medical Billing and Coding is and how it affects the day-to-day operations of care facilities and providers.
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Industry Insights
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Healthcare Business Jobs: Pursue a Path in Healthcare Management
January 26, 2021
Interested in healthcare business jobs? Get started by exploring healthcare administration and healthcare management career paths and degree options.
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Industry Insights
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Health Information Technology: Explore the World of Healthcare IT
January 22, 2021
What is health information technology and is it the right field for you? Learn more about the job tasks, goals and education requirements for this profession.
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Industry Insights
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Considering a Medical Billing and Coding Career? Start Here [infographic]
September 25, 2020
Considering a medical billing career or medical coding career? Learn about job tasks, processes & education with this medical billing & coding career infographic.
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Professional Development
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The Next Level of Machine Learning and AI in Healthcare Careers
August 31, 2020
Machine learning & AI are changing healthcare. Drs. Bob Arnot & Shantanu Bose discuss the use of these tools & getting started on the data side of healthcare.
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Work-Life-School
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5 Exam Prep Tips to Help You Earn Your RHIT Certification
January 29, 2020
Preparing for the RHIT Certification exam? Professor Gregory Zaleski shares 5 RHIT exam prep tips to help you get on the path to success.
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Industry Insights
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What Healthcare Industry Growth Means for IT Professionals and Medical Coders
October 2, 2019
Learn how the use of automation within the healthcare industry along with a growing demand for health services will impact IT professionals and medical coders.
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Industry Insights
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Tech Is Driving Business in All Industries
September 4, 2019
Nowadays workers need a firm grasp on technology and a willingness to adapt as it changes. Here are some of the ways tech is supporting and driving business.
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Industry Insights
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Water-Skis Caught on Fire? There’s a Code For That
September 4, 2019
There seems to be a medical code for everything. Water-skis catch on fire? Broken heart? There's a code for that! Watch this short video of our favorites.
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Industry Insights
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3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Disrupt Healthcare
September 4, 2019
As artificial intelligence advances, the healthcare experience is changing. Here are some of the larger ramifications of AI in the healthcare industry.
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Industry Insights
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New Coding System Data Paints a Better Picture of the Patient
September 4, 2019
When the US switched to a new coding system, it allowed us to paint a better picture of the patient and made it important to actively work to improve billing.
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