Darren Said:

Medical Billing/Coding training online program?

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Online medical billing and coding schools are very suspect when it comes to training on the latest medical/billing software since most medical centers have very customized medical software which is not normally shared with trade schools and the like. In the real world of medical billing and coding, training occurs on-the-job. We therefore do not recommend that you subscribe to any online school for medical billing and coding and concentrate on entering a medical internship program at your local medical facility/center for medical billing/coding.

On another subject: the major bulk of medical billing/coding work in the U.S. has been greatly curtailed by state privacy laws as it pertains to medical records and patient confidentiality. The vast majority of medical records are kept in recordkeeping departments within medical centers and any billing/coding work is done "in-house," not "outsourced." So, beware of any offers which promote online in home medical billing/coding work--there are scammers out there.

Good luck!

Patrick Said:

I wish to know about the medical billing and coding training institutes in Hyderabad and placement also?

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You might want to learn about our HIPAA laws first.

Viola Said:

Medical Billing & Coding - Online Training Reviews?

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here is the thing, most of these programs are about the same, they offer the same basic coding classes. Most employers are not concerned with where you went to school, they only care if you have the knowledge and experience to code correctly.

Unfortunately, most of these programs do not teach you enough to be an accurate coder. Which is why most employers now require candidates to have 2 years coding experience before they are hired for a coding job.

The best advice for this is after you graduate (or while you are in school) get a job elsewhere in the medical field, such as medical records, billing, front desk, unit secretary, etc. anything that will give you medical experience and familiarize yourself with ICD 9 and CPT, as well as reimbursement regulations. Gain some experience and then leverage it for a coding job.

I do not want to discourage you, this is a fantastic field and I love what I do, I just want to give you a heads up and if you know what obstacles are in front of you, you hopefully won't get discouraged.

Allan Said:

Medical Transcription/Coding-Billing training and ?'s?

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My background is very similar to yours and I did medical transcription at home while my son was growing up. There is a ton of good info on the website below, including certification details (you may not need training) and work flow demo and jobs.

Erin Said:

Medical Billing and Coding Training Online?

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Find best medical billing and coding school online here

Johnnie Said:

Medical Billing/Coding - Training?

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It's good that you are asking these questions BEFORE making decisions and choices.

Okay, there are many roads to success in this field. I don't agree with the poster who said the field is saturated. According to the Occupational Outlook handbook, the field is growing. All medical fields are.

You can train through a 2- year college and get an Associate degree in Health Information Management (HIM). You can also get a Bachelor's degree in HIM.

If you want to just do medical coding/ billing for a doctor's office career vocational training is enough. You can get that through vocational schools, certificate programs through your local community college, and there are some wonderful online programs as well.

To be a coder, you should sit for one of the AHIMA credentials. You don't NEED a credential to be a doctor's office coder. However, it will make you more employable.

Your question about "trained properly" is the question of the day! Do not choose an educational clearinghouse school that offers 100s of different programs. Choose a school w/ a proven track record.

Best wishes to you.

Patsy Said:

Medical billing & coding training online?

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I've been reading at this site. Considering doing this myself. Although I am not sure if I will take classes at the junior college in town or through this site.

http://www.ahima.org/er/about_him_profes…

http://campus.ahima.org/