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The programming language BASIC celebrates its 60th birthday, and more on Coder Weekly

This week, BASIC is now 60 years old as of May 1st, and Amazon releases their new AI assistant, Q. Read more:

[deadvnstudios]

THE CURRENT STATE OF FOOL'S PARADISE (DON'T WORRY SHE'S STILL HERE)

Hello to our dear FOOPARIANS! We wanted to start this announcement with our team's sincere apology. The lack of updates on the state of the game has rightfully worried a large part of our fanbase, and we wanted to create this announcement as soon as possible.  

2025 is officially our studio’s first year in business. Last year was, to be blunt, a disaster for our team. Many development team members have left over the past few years, leading to our writing team being only two individuals (thank you to Mock and Notafish, by the way, for their extremely hard work during this trying time). With no editors on standby, we are stuck with a slowly progressing script that has to be entirely written and edited by the same team. Any finished scripts are passed to our coding team (Tora coding script content and Maita scripting minigames and screens), making the choo-choo train process even slower. Alongside the large cast and expansive content of the game, our production has been snail-pace. I’m not even going to come up with the expansive list of (IRL) disasters that hit our team members individually last year, but I’ll say it was an overall bad time for us.  

What we can say for sure is that we are sincerely thankful for your kindness and patience while we are producing this game. Not creating subsequent updates for you guys was irresponsible on our end, and we will be more proactive than ever to deliver the content you deserve.  

Overall, FOOL’S PARADISE is still in development and an active project under our studio.  

WHAT WILL HAPPEN: 

To accommodate our small team, applications for open studio spots will open in early February. Open positions include 2D Artists, writers, editors, coders, and music producers. These will close on February 16. Accepted applicants will assist our studio in developing FOOL’S PARADISE and other upcoming titles. 

We will release a 2.0 demo before March with the finalized script and visuals for the first portion of Act 1. Then, FOOL’S PARADISE will be released in three acts without the Kickstarter. The first act will be released for free, with the second and final acts being paid DLC. While we work on FOOL’S PARADISE in the long term, we hope you enjoy our less intensive titles as we prepare for the wild ride of our main project. 

We will also open a Patreon page to help sustain our members and projects financially. Here, we will post a variety of content weekly. This ranges from exclusive artwork, drabbles, behind-the-scenes content, and early beta builds of our productions.  

We are in the process of opening our official website with assets for our studio’s branding. Here, you can actively apply to our studio and view information about our titles and teams. After this is finished, we will develop an online merchandise store that will sell products from our current games. 

Monthly devlogs are back! We’ll post updates about our games’ and studio’s development on our website and social media. If the log’s information pertains to a specific game, it will also be cross-posted to Itch.io.  

In the meantime, why not check out our other, completed title—TOY BOX? 

[authormars]

What do the brothers do, like, outside of Lucifer after he leaves with Diavolo? They got plans?

Well, three of them end up getting married.

Mammon gets married to a tall sea captain siren wrath demon named Aezorin Idreieus, Zori for short. He founds a chain of casinos called Lucky Coin and (with the help of his wife) keeps himself financially stable while still giving into his greed.

Levi is... dating? Roommates? Best friends? No one is really sure, even him and Adramalech. They live together and are game tester (Levi) and coder (Adra) at a very big tech company. Adramalech Dreik-Mukhin, as stated before, is transmasc, extremely noodle like in stature, an Envy demon, a dragon fly demon, and was a human before they died.

Satan actually lives at the castle, though he spends most of his time beneath the actual structure. He lives in the Archives, a large library beneath the castle that holds the record of everything ever to happen in Devildom (and beyond!). He's dating, but marries Diavolo's younger adopted sister, Metztli. Metzi is a small greed demon with cotton candy pink hair and she's an albino bat demon. She's very traumatized, I can give her backstory if you want it.

Asmo has three partners. Solomon, Devereax Eros, and Ariadne Kamini. Sol we know. Dev is an incubus and a stripper with the name Rose Quartz. Ari is a fashion designer for Asmo's brand. Asmo doesn't marry any of his partners, but they all have no plans of breaking up

Beel gets married to very nice gluttony demon named Dahlia Toth. She's a trans woman, short, plus size bee demon. She is also a human soul. She's the head cook at Infernal Delights, her and Beel's company. They live with Belphie (who's aro and acespec) at the House of Lamentation and host the weekly family meetings

If you have any further questions, feel free to send me an ask!

[codingquill]

Why is landing an Internship as a Computer Engineering/Computer Science Student so hard ?

Hey there, dear coders!

I apologize for my long absence—life caught me off guard with a lot of work and projects. Now that I finally have some time, I wanted to make a post to connect with you all. Thank you so much for 1,000 subscribers! I know maintaining a community requires consistent posting, and I feel like many of you might have forgotten about me. But I promise to make something big out of this. I've been thinking about starting a newsletter where you can receive weekly emails from me, discussing something I learned that week or anything that intrigued me and I felt like sharing.

Now, back to our question: Is it really hard to land an internship as a computer science student? The answer is yes, and as a computer engineering student myself, I can attest to this.

I've often wondered why it's so difficult. After some observations, I discovered that almost every computer science student's resume looks the same. The portfolios are nearly identical, lacking uniqueness. If you've studied at the same school as your friends, what would make a recruiter choose you over them?

This is where uniqueness and a sense of self come in. Your portfolio or website should reflect exactly who you are as a person and highlight your strengths.

The second crucial factor is dedication. I've had classmates who are extremely dedicated. They might not have any special skills, but they show immense interest in what they want to do. This drive is palpable, and recruiters can sense it too.

Sometimes, the resume isn't even the most important aspect. For big companies like Oracle, what you say and know during the interview and technical tests matters more. The resume is just the very first step.

So, what I've learned along the way can be summed up in two words: uniqueness and dedication.

Now how to Create the Perfect Resume to Land an Internship as a Student ?

1. Keep the design simple:

Avoid extra designs or too many colors. While uniqueness is important, recruiters generally do not favor overly designed resumes.

2. Structure your resume properly:

- The Resume Header

Contact Information:

Full name and title: List your first and last name. Use the title of the role you want instead of your current title.

Professional email address: Use a clean format like firstname.lastname@gmail.com.

Phone number: Choose the number you check most frequently. Record a professional voicemail greeting if yours is too casual.

Address: List only your city and state. Let recruiters know if you're willing to relocate if applicable.

LinkedIn or other professional social media: Include your LinkedIn profile if it's active and relevant. List any portfolios or computer engineering-related sites.

- The Resume Summary

A paragraph where you describe yourself by answering these questions:

What is your professional style? (Use one or two descriptive words such as patient, critical thinker, consensus builder, excellent designer.)

What is your greatest engineering strength?

What will you add to this particular team?

What is your process for building and maintaining computer networks?

What are you proudest of in your career?

Example:

Motivated computer engineering student with a strong foundation in software development and solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Looking for an opportunity to enhance my skills in a challenging professional environment.

- The Employment History Section

Be specific about how you contributed to each position and the impact you made.

List the job title, organization name, dates of employment, and 3–6 bullet points showcasing your achievements.

Start each bullet point with a strong action verb like collaborated or designed.

Highlight significant achievements rather than just listing responsibilities.

If you have no experience, include a projects section. This will act as your experience. Highlight how you worked on each project and your passion for it.

- The Skills Section

Combine hard and soft skills. The skills section is often the first place recruiters look to ensure you have the key abilities they're seeking. Your entire resume should support the skills you list here.

- The Education and Certifications Section

List your education, including any relevant courses or special achievements during your degree. Also, mention any certifications you have, whether from freeCodeCamp, Google, Coursera, etc.

By following these tips, you can create a resume that stands out and showcases your unique strengths and dedication. Good luck with your internship search, and remember to stay true to yourself!

[infamous-if]

weekly? update (05 - 04 - 23)

I don't know how consistent I'll be with these but I personally like reading updates so maybe everyone else does too?

I haven't done anything different than what I've been doing:

patreon pov chapters: Orion's is done! It finished at 5.6k words but I think with a bit of editing, that'll be more. Discovering Visual Studio Code has made me much more efficient. I'm a messy writer and not organized at all so I tend to be a messy coder, so seeing my work on a timeline live is really helpful. Right now I'm working on Seven's balcony scene and that's already at 2k words and the first choice hasn't even come up yet 😅. Seven's is expectantly going to be quite bulky. Seven's inner-monologue tends to be a lot more emotion driven compared to Orion's and Sev dwells on many little moments often. One look from MC can have me writing a whole paragraph of how Seven feels about that lol. Writing the characters come very naturally now. Writing such a long, aimless paragraph about something like that for Orion feels wrong, but feels very appropriate for Seven.

Right now I have: Orion's office scene, Seven's balcony/hearth scene, and am still torn between Seb's diner or bar scene. Doing both is still in the cards, let's see how I feel! I'm sticking to the prologue for now, and then do rollouts for every chapter like that. I found these POVs really fun and low-stress since the scenes are pretty much laid out for me already. Anyway, for patreon, I think I'm going to start small and just do one tier and call it a day/throw all my extra content in that tier. No fuss for right now. I've gotten quite a bit of DMs asking for more information on bonus content! We'll see, we'll see.

the drabbles: are still happening, though I did hit a pause because Orion's drabble was so long. I started working on Maya's as a palette cleanser so that's fun.

chapter two: is going well! I wrote a late-night bus scene I wanted to write for a while, and it came out really well! This is when I can really just start putting MC in situations that lead to the routes and stuff so it's exciting. Also the competition begins sjssdubssd I have everything laid out in my head. G and Vic get more shine in chapter 2. Which is exciting! Writing the whole long scene with them and MC that I have in my head...I am Very Excited. Of course, it's a bit...

Anyway, that's all! It does look like I write a lot, but I get my energy to write through...writing. Basically, if I feel drained about one thing I work on something else and that helps me feel rejuvenated to get back to the other thing. It helps me keep my mind refreshed!

Hope you're having a good day! and keep...rocking? (that was so bad)(what is a story appropriate send off?)

Don't do anything Orion wouldn't do!

[triviallytrue]

A LLM got 12th in a Leetcode coding contest (probably)

In Weekly Contest 344, a fresh account (gogogoval) solved all 4 problems in 12:13 with commented submissions and test cases that look a lot like LLM code.

This could've been faked, but I doubt it. There are a small group of people in the world (a thousand, maybe) who could solve this contest fast enough to get 12th and add comments (or solve the problems and then feed it to a LLM to add comments), but it would be a very odd thing to do on a fresh account. The code itself also looks like LLM code - it uses techniques like gets on dictionaries (instead of using defaultdicts like most competitive python programmers).

This isn't that impressive. Leetcode contests are pretty easy, and this was an unusually easy contest - all four of the problems are rated easy or medium. Leetcode contests at the top level are about speed, not depth of understanding, so it's not that shocking that a LLM could do very well.

It's still a pretty massive leap. The free version of ChatGPT can solve two of these questions with some prodding, but it's pretty helpless on the other two. In particular, the last problem (the paths through a binary tree) is not trivial - it took me about ten minutes to find and implement a solution last night, and I'm pretty good.

This isn't that big of a deal for competitive coding, but it is a big deal for both Leetcode and the online assessments companies give. I don't know how much prompting or bugfixing it took the human who submitted this code to get the LLM to a correct solution, but either way, it changes the game on how we think about easy problems. We've gone from models that were very dull to a model that could probably pass the first round of a FAANG interview for a new grad. Already, in the week after, a skilled coder used a LLM to solve the first two questions of the Leetcode contest while solving 3 and 4 manually, saving a bunch of time and getting rank 5 in the contest. Easy questions aren't useful discriminators anymore.

This is the first thing I've seen a LLM do that genuinely impressed me. We are steadily approaching a point where either the improvement will slow or these things will have massive economic impact, and I have no idea which will happen.

[wolf686]

x-men game!

this project- now known as x-men: xcel- is officially being written and coded! this will be a continually updating game, with no 'full game' release at any point due to the fact this is a passion project and i believe this is easier for me.

the first release is looking like it will cover character creation and basic character/plot introductions. every subsequent update will be either every month or every couple of weeks, depending on how much progress is made.

i am taking suggestions on what could be in the game at this point in time! however i may not take every suggestion offered, so please be kind.

if you are looking to possibly help with this project then please click below:

this is my first time using twine to create a game of this size and as such i do not consider myself a 'master coder' so if you have any HTML or twine skills then please dm me!

if you cannot code but still want to help then these options are available:

playtester (you will be sent smaller updates of the game weekly and you are to tell me any bugs/glitches, ooc moments or even confusing writing you find. if you do not send any feedback within a week then you will not be sent the next weeks progress.)

researcher (you will collect information in a concise way about the necessary characters/plotlines and send it to me)

writer (you will be helping me with writing the game itself, you will need to prove you can be committed to it and that you have the writing skills needed.)

thank you for reading this all and if you feel like you can help in any way then please do feel free to message me!

[focusontheheart]

Meet the Team Spotlights

Get ready to meet the team members behind Focus on the Heart!

We'll be starting the introductions with the Major Leads, whose job it is to keep the project stylistically consistent, narratively cohesive, and always keeping the big picture of our creative aim in mind. Our Major Leads handle the larger aspects of planning, including weekly target goals, keeping track of our progress, but also managing the tiny details to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Our amazing Team Leads will be introduced alongside the LI Character Profiles, and there will be some Team Q&A's to get to know what it is we adore about each character.

Individual introductions of our wonderfully talented writers, artists, coders, and musicians will follow, allowing them to spotlight a creation they are proud of or share a concept/idea they have dreamed of making, and to learn something fun about them too!

Stay tuned!

[kilinosoup]

Beginner Coder

Hello! I would like to proudly say I am learning code! Python is the first language I am learning currently.

My goal is to make an interactive avatar fangame! I will begin to do updates weekly, some may be slow or not be posted due to school!

I will have my Ko-fi open for donations

Updates will be current progress on what lessons I'm on

Reblog if you would like to show support, please!

[wingedtyger]

Over on Dreamwidth, I run the Just Create community.  A place for crafters, artists, coders, gardeners, and creators of any  variety to share their projects. Weekly posts to sit down and check-in on what you’re doing! Promote your on-going projects, livestreams, or recently  finished works. Ask for feedback and concrit on your work. Encourage  others! Whether you code, draw, stitch, vid, craft, podcast,  edit, write, or anything else, you're welcome!  Even if you just want  encouragement to get done the ordinary obstacles that keep you from  enjoying stuff (like laundry), you're welcome.

https://justcreate.dreamwidth.org/51454.html

You don’t have to have a dreamwidth account to comment! Reply anonymously and add a name to the bottom of your comment.

[dosesofcommonsense]

From DrC17 on Telegram:

PLEASE HELP!!!!

https://www.givesendgo.com/veldhuizencheese

A few weeks ago, (his) personal friends in Texas, who own a dairy and cheese farm going against “big dairy” and “corporate farming”, lost over $350,000 worth of valuable farm equipment in a freak fire.

They had everything insured recently until the insurance company conveniently dropped them due to being “too far from a fire station” (they’re 15 miles from 2 fire stations).

Regulation coders are routinely trying to find ways to harass and shut them down by combing their entire business through every code and regulation bc they are making dairy God’s way and not “corporate dairy way”—visiting them sometimes weekly with “new things” they may be in violation of but that they aren’t.

This family feeds thousands upon thousands of people, and a family of four generations works in this business that desperately needs help from you guys to stay afloat after this fire. They are one of the few dairy farms standing in the way of “corporate dairy” taking over Texas.

If you would please consider donating even $5-$20 or more to help them continue to stand it would mean the world to me.

Please Repost and thank you !!!!

[lorwolf-salt]

if we have another month of no updates, I will be withdrawing all financial support. it took discord players hounding for an update of ANY kind for Q to post the mostly updateless update. we are 3 days into the week with no weekly update/post so it feels like another broken promise on LW's behalf.. oh and we STILL haven't gotten Lorch rewards.. please just pick a schedule and release even small QoL/typo/bug updates regularly, if the coders can't handle that then it is pretty worrisome for the longevity of the game.

[brookston]

Holidays 5.23

Holidays

Angelica Day (French Republic)

Aretha Franklin Appreciation Day (Michigan)

Aromanian National Day (Balkans; a.k.a. Aromanians, Vlachs, or Macedo-Romanians)

Asian Corpsetwt Day [Every 23rd]

Best Friend-in-Law Day

Bifocals Day

Bluebell Day

Caracal Day

Climb A Tree Day

Day of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Azerbaijan)

Day of Ukrainian Marines (Ukraine)

Divorce Day (UK)

Empire Air Day (UK)

Empire Day (Bermuda)

EMS Save-a-Life Day Day

Festival of Saint Sarah the Egyptian (Sara Kali the Black Queen; a.k.a. Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France) begins [until 25th]

Go For A Walk In Your Swim Fins Day

Go Nissan Day

Harvesting Healing Day

Heroes’ Day (Ukraine)

International Day of Women’s Football

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (UN)

International GM1 Gangliosidosis Awareness Day

International Synthesizer Day

Isis Asteroid Day

Kids Ocean Day (California)

Kiss Day (Japan)

Komagata Maru Remembrance Day (Canada)

Labour Day (Jamaica)

Linnaeus Day (Sweden)

Lucky Penny Day

Mass Graves Day (Iraq)

Mayoring Day (Rye, Sussex, UK)

Melissa McBride Day

Mesmerism Day

Moog Day

National Apology Day

National Best Friend-in-Law Day

National Braid Day

National Canine Cancer Awareness Day

National Day (Morocco)

National Ethan Day

National Fill Your Thermos Brand Bottle Day

National Girls Learn Coding Day

National Goat Day

National Infantry Day (Ukraine)

National Medical Coder Day

National MILF Day

National Reed Day

National Stop the Bleed Day

National Tea Cosy Day

143 Day (Mr. Rogers)

PitDark Pitch Day

Stormy Daniels Day

Students’ Day (Mexico)

World Crohn's and Colitis Day

World Day Against Melanoma

World Turtle Day

World Wrestling Day

Youth Day (Tajikistan)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Dunkin Iced Coffee Day

National Asparagus Day

National Drinking with Chickens Day

National Pork Roll Day

National Taffy Day

Independence & Related Days

Ausveria (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Bonumland (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

Constitution Day (Germany)

Plan for Palestine Independence by 1949 (Approved by UK Parliament; 1939)

Reberia (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

South Carolina Statehood Day (#8; 1788)

4th Thursday in May

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day [Thursday of Memorial Day Weekend]

Red Nose Day (US) [Last Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

World Chardonnay Day [Thursday before Memorial Day]

Weekly Holidays beginning May 23 (3rd Full Week)

National Safe Sun Week (thru 5.29)

Festivals Beginning May 23, 2024

Asian Festival of Children’s Content (Singapore) [thru 5.26]

Book World Prague (Prague, Czech Republic) [thru 5.26]

Hay Festival of Literature and Arts (Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom) [thru 6.2]

Hot Luck (Auto, Texas) [thru 5.26]

Kerrville Folk Festival (Kerrville, Texas) [thru 6.9]

Kodiak Crab Festival (Kodiak, Alaska) [thru 5.27]

Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival (Port Clinton, Ohio) [thru 5.27]

Patriotic Festival (Norfolk, Virginia) [thru 5.26]

Ware Shoals Catfish Feastival (Ware Shoals, South Carolina) [thru 5.25]

Feast Days

Aaron the Illustrious (Syriac Orthodox Church)

Amaldus Nielsen (Artology)

Anathansius (Positivist; Saint)

Appreciate Reptiles Day (Pastafarian)

Bertholet Flemalle (Artology)

Bluebell Day (Shamanism)

Bufi the Toad (Muppetism)

Carl Bloch (Artology)

Carista (Day of Peace in the Family; Pagan)

Declaration of the Bab (Baba'i)

Desiderius, Bishop of Langres (Christian; Saint)

Desiderius of Vienne (Christian; Saint)

Euphrosyne of Polotsk (Christian; Saint)

Franz Kline (Artology)

Giovanni Battista de' Rossi (Christian; Saint)

Guibert of Gemblours (Christian; Saint)

Harold Hitchcock (Artology)

Ivo of Chartres (Christian; Saint)

John Baptist Rossi (Christian; Saint)

József Rippl-Rónai (Artology)

Julia of Corsica (Christian; Saint)

Leontius of Rostov (Christian; Marty)

Margaret Fuller (Writerism)

Mitch Albom (Writerism)

Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler (Episcopal Church (USA))

Peter Matthiessen (Writerism)

Quintian, Lucius and Julian (Christian; Saints)

Rosalia (Ancient Rome)

Simon the Zealot (Abkhazia)

Slim Pickens Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Tubilustrium (Ceremony to Purify the Ceremonial Trumpets; Ancient Rome) [also 3.23]

Turtle Day (Pastafarian)

Vulcan's Day (Ancient Rome)

William of Perth (Christian; Saint)

William of Rochester (Christian; Saint)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Full Moon [5th of the Year] (a.k.a. ... 

Bright Moon (Celtic)

Buddha Day (Buddhism)

Budding Moon (Traditional)

Corn Planting Moon (Alternate)

Dragon Moon (China)

Egg Laying Moon (Traditional)

Fell Moon (South Africa)

Flower Moon (Amer. Indian, North America, Traditional)

Grass Moon (Neo-Pagan)

Hare Moon (England, Wicca)

Leaf Budding Moon (Traditional)

Milk Moon (Colonial)

Panther Moon (Choctaw)

Planting (Cherokee, Traditional)

Southern Hemisphere: Beaver, Frost, Hunter’s

Buddha Day [Around 5th Full Moon of the Year] (a.k.a. ... 

Buddha Jayanti (Nepal)

Buddha Purnima (Parts of India)

Buddha Purnuma (Bangladesh)

Hari Raya Waisaki (Indonesia)

Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana (Bhutan)

Saga Dawa (Sikkim, India)

Shyadar Pidar (Parts of India)

Vesak Day (Singapore, Sri Lanka)

Visakha Bucha Day (Thailand)

Visakh Bochea (Cambodia)

Wesak (Malaysia)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Addicted to Love (Film; 1997)

The Asphalt Jungle (Film; 1950)

Blended (Film; 2014)

Born This Way, by Lady Gaga (Album; 2011)

Brassed Off (Film; 1996)

Bruce Almighty (Film; 2003)

Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins (Novel; 2012)

Cat Nipped (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1932)

The China Plate (Silly Symphonies Cartoon; 1931)

David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell (Book; 2014)

Doctor Faustus, by Thomas Mann (Novel; 1947)

Dragonquest, by Anne McCaffrey (Novel; 1971) [Dragonriders of Pern #2]

The Dwarf, by Pär Lagerkvist (Novel; 1944)

The Fabulous Riverboat, by Philip José Farmer (Novel; 1971) [Riverworld #2]

Fidelio (Final Version), by Ludwig Van Beethoven (Opera; 1814)

Fish Tales (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Follow That Dream (Film; 1964)

Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns (Music Documentary Film; 2003)

The Gong Show Movie (Film; 1980)

I’ll Be There For You, by The Rembrandt’s (Song/Friends Theme Song; 1995)

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Film; 1984)

Injun Trouble (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1951)

Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell (Novel; 1960)

The Kids Are Alright (Documentary Film; 1979)

Law and Audrey (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1952)

Lights Fantastic (WB MM Cartoon; 1942)

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Film; 1997)

The Marshall Mathers LP, by Eminem (Album; 2000)

Much Ado About Nutting (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

A Mutt in a Rut (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

Nutty News (WB LT Cartoon; 1942)

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (Film; 1973)

Patience, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Operetta; 1881)

Persepolis (Animated Film; 2007)

The Shining (Film; 1980)

Silly Scandals (Betty Boop Cartoon; 1931)

Taking the Long Way, by the Dixie Chicks (Album; 2006)

The Thin Man (Film; 1934)

Tommy, by The Who (Album; 1969)

X-Men: Days of Future Past (Film; 2014)

Today’s Name Days

Alma, Desiree, Renate (Austria)

Deziderije, Nada, Vilim, Želimir, Željko (Croatia)

Vladimír (Czech Republic)

Desiderus (Denmark)

Lii, Liidi, Liidia, Ly, Lydia (Estonia)

Lyydia, Lyyli (Finland)

Didier (France)

Alma, Désirée, Renate (Germany)

Dezső (Hungary)

Desiderio (Italy)

Leontīne, Ligija, Lonija (Latvia)

Gertautas, Ivona, Tautvydė (Lithuania)

Oddlaug, Oddleif (Norway)

Budziwoj, Dezyderiusz, Dezydery, Emilia, Iwona, Jan, Leontyna, Michał, Symeon (Poland)

Mihail (România)

Želmíra (Slovakia)

Desiderio (Spain)

Desideria, Desirée (Sweden)

Allard, Desirae, Desire, Desiree (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 144 of 2024; 222 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 21 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Huath (Hawthorn) [Day 12 of 28]

Chinese: Month 4 (Ji-Si), Day 15 (Ding-Hai)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 15 Iyar 5784

Islamic: 15 Dhu al-Qada 1445

J Cal: 24 Magenta; Threesday [24 of 30]

Julian: 10 May 2024

Moon: 100%: Full Moon

Positivist: 3 St. Paul (6th Month) [Anathansius]

Runic Half Month: Ing (Expansive Energy) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 66 of 92)

Week: 3rd Full Week of May

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 3 of 31)

[hayleymedbil]

Mastering Procedure Codes in Medical Billing: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Mastering Procedure Codes in ⁤Medical Billing: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Mastering Procedure⁣ Codes in Medical⁢ Billing: A ‍Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

In the intricate world ⁢of healthcare, understanding procedure codes in medical billing is essential for healthcare‌ professionals. mastering ⁣these codes ensures accurate reimbursement, compliance with​ regulations, and streamlined patient care. this comprehensive guide ‌will⁤ equip you with the‍ knowledge and‍ tools needed to navigate the complexities ​of procedure codes effectively.

What Are Procedure codes?

procedure codes are standardized⁤ alphanumeric codes used in medical billing to describe⁤ the services and procedures rendered ⁤to ‌patients. These ⁤codes ⁣serve⁤ several purposes:

Facilitating accurate billing⁢ and ‍reimbursement

Providing data for healthcare statistics⁤ and research

Enabling effective dialogue between providers and payers

Types‌ of Procedure​ Codes

1. ⁤Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes

Developed and maintained ⁢by the American Medical Association (AMA), CPT codes are ⁤used to represent medical procedures and ‍services. These codes ‌are crucial for billing Medicare and private insurers. They are divided into three categories:

Category

Description

Example

Category I

Procedures, ⁤services, and evaluation/management.

99213 (Established⁣ patient‌ office visit)

Category II

Performance measures and tracking codes.

4011F (Hypertension diagnosis)

Category ‍III

Emerging technologies,services,and procedures.

0071T (Coronary artery imaging)

2. Healthcare Common Procedure Coding ‍System (HCPCS) Codes

HCPCS codes, developed by ⁤CMS, are⁤ used primarily for billing and identifying products, supplies, and services⁣ not covered‌ by CPT codes. They​ consist of two levels:

Level I: identical to CPT codes.

Level II: Alphanumeric‌ codes ⁤for non-physician services and products.

Why ​Mastering Procedure‌ Codes is⁣ Critically important

Understanding and mastering procedure‍ codes in medical billing is ‌crucial for​ several reasons:

Improved Reimbursement: Accurate coding leads to⁣ appropriate reimbursement ‍from insurers.

Reduced Claim Denials: Proper coding minimizes​ errors that can result in claim denials or delays.

Enhanced‍ Compliance: ‍Staying compliant with ⁤coding regulations protects your ⁢practice from audits⁢ and ‍penalties.

Practical Tips for Mastering Procedure Codes

Here ​are some valuable tips to help healthcare professionals‌ become proficient in procedure coding:

Stay​ Updated: Regularly ‌review updates to CPT and HCPCS codes to‍ remain compliant with coding changes.

Utilize Coding Resources: Invest in coding books, online databases,⁤ and coding software for reference.

Engage in Continuous Learning: Attend workshops ​and courses ⁢to improve​ your coding knowledge and skills.

Network with‍ Other Professionals: Join coding associations and forums to exchange insights and ⁣best⁣ practices.

Case⁣ Studies: Real-World Applications

To illustrate the importance‌ of mastering procedure codes, let’s consider a couple of hypothetical⁢ case studies:

Case Study⁤ 1: A Family Practice

A family‌ practice began experiencing ⁤higher ‍claim denials related to ⁤E&M codes. After conducting an⁢ internal audit,⁢ they discovered that staff members were occasionally using the wrong ⁢codes. ⁤By retraining their staff on the importance of proper code selection, they​ substantially reduced denials and improved revenue collection.

Case Study 2: A Specialty Clinic

A specialty clinic focused on surgeries was struggling with coding ​for new procedures.They implemented a weekly coding review session that involved physicians, billers, and ​coders collaborating. This initiative helped improve ​accuracy and increased their reimbursement rate by 20% within three months.

First-Hand Experience: Coding Challenges

As⁤ a ‌coding specialist with over a decade of experience, ⁤I can attest to the⁢ challenges faced in mastering procedure⁤ codes. challenges often stem from⁤ the rapid evolution of coding guidelines and regulatory ‍requirements. ⁤It’s essential to foster a culture of continuous education ⁣and to remain ​engaged with ⁣the latest coding trends and guidelines to overcome these challenges.

Conclusion

Mastering‌ procedure codes in medical billing is an ongoing journey that requires dedication, education, and adaptability. Understanding CPT and HCPCS codes is essential for healthcare professionals to‌ ensure ‌accurate billing,lower denial rates,and optimize patient care. Embrace‍ continuous learning, stay connected with colleagues, and ‍leverage resources available in the industry‌ to enhance your coding skills. By⁢ doing so, you will not only improve‌ your practice’s financial‍ health but also​ provide better patient⁤ outcomes.

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MadPea Unlimited Unlocked For 6 Months

Happy New Year 2025! This is my first post of the New Year, and honestly, I'm always watching for interactive and fun things to do in Second Life when I have some downtime from reality. Also, I can thank a user in Second Life who recognized I was the writer of this blog and took the photo below at the MadPea sim. (Thank you Mr.Archloch - unso.choche)

Along my travels, I came across a post on Tumblr, I thought it was a scam or a joke until I realized it was from the official Second Life page. Second Life partnered with MadPea to provide all Second Life residents with 6 months of MadPea unlimited starting January 1st. So today! You don't need to do anything special to explore everything "Unlimited" has to offer. You can just choose the game sim you want to play and begin the adventure! Currently, they are on Season 1 as they start over with different games every single year.

To begin your adventure please click the link below.

A Special Thanks to MadPea & Second Life

Thank you Second Life and MadPea for partnering together to provide us with this experience. I've never tried the MadPea Unlimited because I didn't know what to expect and now I can!

MadPea Shop Location

What is MadPea?

MadPea has been popular in Second Life for many years, they started out creating interactive objects and games, a lot of simple games you can find in arcades, and a few pieces of interactive furniture. Every now and then they create "mounts" of various insects or animals that you can attach to your avatar and ride around Second Life.

What is MadPea Unlimited?

MadPea Unlimited has been out for a while, this is where you typically would pay 12,000 Lindens to explore a multitude of interactive gaming adventures within Second Life. It would give you access to all the game sims created by the writers, coders, and the rest of the MadPea team to explore and experience.

What is Included?

Weekly Drops: Each Wednesday there is a new product provided to all MadPea Unlimited members.

Limited Edition Collectables: Every season there are three excluding collectibles to obtain.

Free Access to Seasonal Hunts: There are seasonal hunts across the Second Life grid that you can experience providing more of a gaming experience while exploring Second Life.

Free Access to Games & Experiences

Whether you're new or a tenured Second Life user, this is a huge gift that is being given. If you want to try out MadPea's gaming experiences and everything they have to offer, now is the time to do so. I'm so excited to be able to have the chance to try out MadPea Unlimited. As stated above I never shelled out the money for it because I didn't know what to expect and was hesitant. I'm glad I waited and now can experience it so I know in the future whether or not this is something I would spend 12,000 Lindens on. In a future post, I will be posting about the new Season 1 game experience once I've played through it with my review of "The Naughty List Murders" & "Chapter 3, Jewel of the Nile - An Egyptian Adventure Game" which just came out today January 1st.

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Open Your Career: Standout Medical Billing and Coding Resume Sample & Tips

Unlock Your Career: Standout‌ Medical Billing and ‌coding Resume Sample & Tips

In today’s competitive job ⁣market, having an extraordinary resume is essential, especially in niche​ fields like medical billing and coding. Whether ⁤you’re a recent graduate⁤ or an experienced professional, this guide will help you understand how to create a standout resume that showcases ‍your skills and makes a lasting impression on employers. Let’s dive into ⁣the best practices, tips, ‌and a sample resume to unlock your career possibilities!

Why a Strong Medical ⁢Billing and Coding Resume Matters

your resume is your first ⁣point of contact with potential employers. A ⁣well-crafted medical billing and‍ coding​ resume not only highlights your qualifications but ⁤also communicates ​your professionalism and⁣ dedication‌ to the healthcare‍ industry. Here are a few ‌key ⁣reasons why ⁤your ⁣resume matters:

First ​Impressions Count: Employers often make snap‍ judgments based on​ resumes.

Showcase Your Skills: A great⁢ resume highlights specific skills essential for medical billing and⁤ coding.

Stand Out from the Competition: ​ In ‌a ‌field ​with‍ many applicants, a unique resume can ⁣set you‌ apart.

Essential ​Components of​ a ⁤Medical Billing and ‍coding Resume

When crafting your resume, be⁤ sure to​ include the following crucial sections:

1. Contact Details

include your name,⁢ phone⁣ number, email,⁣ and LinkedIn profile (if applicable).‍ Make sure ‍your email address you use is professional.

2. Professional Summary

Write a⁣ brief paragraph summarizing your skills and experiences. Tailor it to the​ specific job you’re applying for. Example:

"Detail-oriented medical billing and coding specialist with over 5 years of experience in healthcare. Proven ability to manage patient records efficiently and accurately create medical codes that comply with regulations. Seeking a challenging position at [Company Name]."

3. ⁤Skills Section

Employers ⁢look for specific⁢ skills in‍ medical billing and coding. Include both hard and soft skills‍ relevant to⁢ the job. For example:

Medical Coding ⁣(ICD-10, CPT)

Knowledge⁣ of HIPAA Regulations

Attention to Detail

Problem ⁤Solving

Communication Skills

4. Professional Experience

List your work history in ⁢reverse chronological order, detailing your responsibilities and accomplishments using bullet points. Each bullet‌ should start with strong action verbs such​ as “Managed,” “Developed,”‍ or “Streamlined.” Here’s a simple ‍structure:

Job Title

Company

Duration

Key Responsibilities

Medical Billing ⁤Specialist

Healthcare Solutions Inc.

January 2020 -​ Present

Processed over ⁤200 claims weekly ⁢with 98% accuracy.

Resolved patient billing​ inquiries and ⁢improved customer‌ satisfaction ‌scores.

Coding Technician

City Medical Center

June 2018 – December 2019

Assigned accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for patient records.

Collaborated with healthcare‌ providers for documentation advancement.

5. Education & Certifications

List⁣ your degrees ‍and⁢ relevant⁣ certifications. This could include:

Associate Degree in Health Information Technology

Certified Professional Coder​ (CPC)

Certified Billing and ⁣Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Tips​ to Make Your Resume ⁤Shine

To elevate your resume, consider the following additional tips:

Use Action Verbs: Start each ⁣bullet with‌ strong action verbs ⁢that convey your achievements.

Quantify Achievements: ​Whenever⁣ possible, use numbers to⁣ highlight your contributions (e.g., reduced ​billing errors by 30%).

Tailor for‌ Each Job: Customize your resume for each application, emphasizing the ‍skills and experiences most ⁢relevant to the job description.

Keep It Concise: ‍Aim for⁢ a one-page resume if possible. Be clear⁢ and precise.

Case Study: successful Resume Conversion

Let’s look‍ at Sarah, a recent graduate struggling to ⁣secure⁤ interviews:

Before: Sarah’s resume⁤ was lengthy,‍ with generic statements and no ⁢specific achievements highlighted.

After: After implementing our‌ tips, Sarah condensed her resume‌ to a page, focused on ‍her internship experience,‍ and ⁤quantified her ‌accomplishments (e.g.,​ “Handled 50+ patient records daily with 100% accuracy”). As an inevitable result, she‌ received multiple interview ⁣invitations​ within⁤ weeks!

First-Hand ⁤Experience: What Worked for me

As someone who has navigated the medical billing and coding job market,‌ I learned a few lessons along the way:

Network: ‍Engaging with professionals on LinkedIn led to job⁣ referrals.

Stay ⁣Updated: Being knowledgeable about the latest codes and regulations made me a more appealing candidate.

Continuous Learning: ​ Enrolling in short courses enhanced my skill set and made my resume more ​attractive.

Conclusion

Creating a standout medical ⁤billing and coding resume is essential ⁤to unlocking your⁤ career ⁤potential in the⁢ healthcare industry. By ⁢focusing⁢ on clarity, relevance,⁢ and professionalism, you can ​develop a ‌resume that not only highlights your qualifications but also⁢ sets you apart from the competition.Remember, the key to a great resume is to ⁤present yourself ⁢effectively ⁤and ‌authentically. So, take the time‍ to refine⁣ your resume ⁣using the tips and examples provided, ⁣and⁣ watch as your opportunities flourish!

https://medicalbillingcertificationprograms.org/open-your-career-standout-medical-billing-and-coding-resume-sample-tips/