by Medical Management Institute | Nov 15, 2019 | Coding Updates, MMI Blog
In September 2019, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced the release of the 2020 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. This code set contains identifiers and descriptors assigned to each surgical, medical, and diagnostic service available to... 
by Medical Management Institute | Oct 18, 2019 | Jobs, Medical Coding, MMI Blog
Please refer to part one of this blog post here. Once you have a credential, you’ll want to jump right in to searching for a job. To do that, you’ll need to make a resume! Be sure to mention your new credential on your resume as well. If you obtain your RMC... 
by Medical Management Institute | Oct 11, 2019 | Medical Coding, MMI Blog
So you’re thinking of beginning a career in medical coding, but have no idea where to begin or what the process of starting a coding career may even look like. Here are some tips to help you begin your medical coding career: The first thing you should do is some... 
by Medical Management Institute | Oct 4, 2019 | Medical Coding, MMI Blog
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In light of increased mammograms during this month, it is important to know and understand how to code these services. Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) now recognizes the CPT mammogram codes, since the G codes CMS... 
by Medical Management Institute | Sep 27, 2019 | Healthcare, MMI Blog
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver. Hepatitis C is the most common bloodborne pathogen and is the most common cause of death from an infectious disease. The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) can cause chronic liver disease, liver cancer, cirrhosis, and death.... 