How to be a medical coding specialist Medical coding is not as simple as it may sound; it’s more complex than just assigning numbers. A medical coder reads and interprets the medical records of patients in all types of health care facilities. They get hold of thorough information pertaining to diseases, injuries, surgical operations and [...]
Finding Medical Coding and Billing Jobs Medical coding and billing jobs are on the rise. In regards to such jobs, The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says: *Jobs for medical coding and billing will grow. *Job for medical coding and billing pay very well. To prepare for these jobs, education is key. There are many [...]
Question by Superstar!!!!… to be: Currently in school online for Medical Coding and Billing and need some info/opinions….? I am enrolled in PCI Online for Medical Coding/Billing and will be done as of Sunday. My certification should take place soon thereafter, so I am looking for jobs now. I am looking into Medical Receptionist/Secretary jobs [...]
Question by sarah: What types of certifications do I need to be a medical coder? Im planning on going to West Virginia Junior College in Morgantown to take their associates degree program for medical coding/billing and I was wanting to know what all I should get certified in to better my chances of a good [...]
Question by Suzette D: How do I reenter the workforce,after a 6 year absense (caregiver to husband who had cancer).? I have a broadcast Journalism degree and I got a Health Information Specialist Certification, medical billing & coding. How do I explain this in a cover letter, without sounding like I'm playing the pity card, [...]
Question by jidwg: Medical coding? I just finished a year long course in medical coding and billing. Are there any working coders out there who can give me tips on where to look for good jobs and a general idea of average starting salaries? Also, what type of certification would you recommend? Best answer: Answer [...]
Question by bekaj13: The best medical coding certification? I've been working in medical billing for two years and would like to become certified, I've found 3 types of certification and I don't know which one is best. I've found the AHIMA, the AAPC, and others. Any help on which one is better? Best answer: Answer [...]
Question by Joycelyn M: Is a certification in Medical Billing and Coding from NHA enough to gain employment? I attended a 8 month course at a private school. We took an 100 question exam and were mailed certificates from the National Health Association in C.C.B.S. along with a 10 question test that we mail back [...]
Question by joa2na: a question on the AAPC-CPC EXAM? I took the cpc exam last october and im scheduled to take it again in april because i failed the pathology and laboratory, e/m, and medicine parts (section two) i passed the other sections but i want to know what else i could study to pass [...]