Medical Coding: An Overview

Written by: Patricia Lincoln, Instructor, Medical Billing Department What is Medical Coding, exactly? Medical coding is the process of reading medical reports to determine what services were performed, as well as why those services were medically necessary, then translating those services and the medical reason for the services into codes. For every service a doctor…

Medical Billing & Coding Spotlight: ICD-10

Medical Billing & Coding Spotlight: ICD-10 by the Medical Billing & Coding Department After nearly 30 years of development and planning, the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 in the Health Care Industry is finally underway. Fortunately, students at Laurus College have been preparing for this change, and upon graduation, will be ready to enter the…

Critical Skills: Keyboard & Accuracy

Critical Skills: Keyboard & Accuracy by the Medical Billing & Coding Department at Laurus College The majority of entry level office positions, including those for Medical Billing and Coding, require a variety of administrative duties such as filing records, purchasing supplies and equipment, admitting patients, scheduling appointments and assisting with examinations. Almost all of these…