Working in a fast-paced emergency department (ED) is stressful on everyone involved, even the coder. An expert ED coder is fluent with current coding practices plus the unique rules that apply to this fast-paced environment. Depending on the situation and the payer, there are special rules that apply. As a certified coder in an ED, you stay up-to-date with this specialized coding. One way to demonstrate you are an expert ED coder is by earning certified professional coder-ED (CPC-ED®) credential.

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7 Responses to “Know the Full Spectrum of ED Coding”

1. Darcie Morelli, CPC Says:
   September 11th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

   I think this is a great idea and this should be offerred through the AAPC. I specialize in ED coding and I have been watching for something like this and be credentialed in. So if you can become credentialed in this field, I would take the exam.

2. Terrilee Stone Says:
   September 12th, 2008 at 5:20 am

   This is a great idea. I would definitely become credentialed if this was offered.

3. Jill Boucher,CPC Says:
   September 12th, 2008 at 6:23 am

   This is what I do and I would love to get credentials!

4. Sharon DeLaRoche,CPC Says:
   September 12th, 2008 at 7:13 am

   I think this is a great ideal also. I just accepted a position in the ED and it would definitely be great to specialize in this area.

5. nicole ayers Says:
   September 12th, 2008 at 9:00 am

   The AAPC does offer specialty credentials for ED. Click on the certification link

6. Tina Gosia Says:
   September 15th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

   I would totally take the ED exam if it was offered. I been working in the ED Dept. for 9yrs that’s right up my alley.

7. CLAUDIA HAIRAPETIAN Says:
   September 25th, 2008 at 11:11 am

   I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER PLEASE EMAIL ME ALL THE INFO HOW CAN I ENROLL FOR THIS CLASSES.
   THANKS IN ADVANCE.

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