CGS Health Information Technology Programs: Call 704-254-7900: AAPC Partners with CMS for ICD10 Training: Watch the Video

Denise Buenning from CMS Speaks about their partnership with AAPC The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have released a video on the ICD-10 transition which was played at the AAPC national conference. The short video addresses the reasons why the transition is necessary, available resources from CMS, and why it is important to "stay the course

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Ponder over the following personality traits:

1. Independent: Can you complete tasks without direction? Do you have to be encouraged constantly. Many billers and coders have assignments and they are expected to complete them within a specific time frame.

2. Decision maker: Can you make logical decisions? Do you constantly need to consult with others prior to deciding what should be done?

3. Detail oriented: Do you pay attention to the little things? Are you capable of looking for trends?

4. Organizational skills: You must be organized. You will handle a variety of forms and important documents.

5. Computer literate: Do you know how to use a computer? The basics: attach documents, use word, and etc

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