Sergio Said:

Whats the Salary for Medical Billing and coding and medical asst..i need more 411 plzz?

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Visit ADVANCE for Health Information Professionals at http://health-information.advanceweb.com… They just recently published their salary survey results for 2008. Also, subscribe to their magazine. It's a free subscription. I graduated from a Medical Billing and Coding program and it's not easy to find a job where I'm located, especially without a coding certification. Get into the program and make it a goal to get your coding certification when you finish. To me, anything in Allied Health field is good and will open doors to you working your way into a billing or coding department; even if you start as a medical office receptionist. In the end, you may decide to go into nursing. Some people eventually earn a job where they can work from home for a hospital or clinic doing medical billing and coding. Good luck!

Amanda Said:

I am going to school for Medical Insurance Billing and Coding at Pinnacle Career Institute....?

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Medical Insurance Billing and Coding are two very separate fields. I am personally a CPC through the AAPC, A CCP through PHIA, RN, and I am an auditor. I have been a CPC (Certified Professional Coder) since 1995. I have been doing this for some time. I also have taught at the National College of Business and I can tell you that your diploma will not help you in the job market. However, it may help you to learn the field, how to code, the basics, etc. but it will not help you otherwise. You must get certified through the AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) or PHIA (Professional Healthcare Information Association). It all depends on what your state most employs. That is something you need to look into. As far as the job market, it is in high demand. If not locally, you can work remotely or travel. Personally, I travel. I make anywhere from $120,000 to $200,000 per year. You should really consider getting a mentor to help you with your career decisions. I have mentored multiple people and trust me here, it will really help you. If you choose a mentor, make sure that they are certified and that they have been for sometime. There are many new certified coders and/or billers out there that are new to the field. Nothing wrong with that, but the real world in this field is totally different from you actually learn in school... For instance, when taking the CPC exam, you can not use rules for Medicare. This is where it will become very confusing for you if you are already coding. However, if you know your stuff you will not have any problems. The CPC exam is as hard or harder than the nursing boards I took if that tells you anything. You really need to know your anatomy and all of your basics before you venture into the coding field.
Billing, this is more behing the scenes. You will work with insurance companys etc. With coding, you need to work more hands on with the physicians, nurses, etc. You have to know pretty much everything that goes on with the patients.
I have wrote a book on coding and believe me, I could go on for days. It is a good field and in high demand.

Annie Said:

i am interested in becoming a medical billing and coding specialist what are your thoughts on that career?

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It's definitily in demand, as long as you have your RHIT certification. Most places require this now, and if they don't, most will soon and would prefer that you have it. To get it, you have to go to an accredited community college program accredited by AHIMA. The list of programs is available at www.ahima.org.
The salary really depends on where you live, so I can't really answer that..... I would recommend getting a degree in "health information management' or something similar so you can do coding or transcription, or even be a director of medical records, among other similar fields.

Ricardo Said:

I am considering a career in the medical billing/coding field in ks. anyone have experience?

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Traditionally this field has been low-paying with little chance for advancement. That is why it is surprising to find schools devoting 2 years to it. In the same 2 years you could become a Registered Nurse with the chance to make twice as much money and to control your own career.
Biller/Coder positions have huge turnovers altho the economy has slowed that a little. It is because the work is so boring and the workers are so under-appreciated.
Before you commit 2 years, visit in person with a hospital or doctor's office coding person.

Tim Said:

career in medical billing?

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It is very to find a job as a medical biller. They will always ask you to have 2 years of experience..