Teresa Said:

can medical billing and coding be done online from home?

We Answered:

Some medical coders and billers work from home but it is not as common as medical transcription. Usually a medical coder is able to work from home after a year or so of proving themselves in the office- that is if the company allows you to work from home. Most likely hospitals will not allow you to work from home. The only employer that I know of that allows their employees to work from home is AviaCode. They are out of Salt Lake CIty, UT. As with medical transcription, medical coding and billing requires training. The school I suggested for your medical transcription question also offers medical coding and billing training online.

Milton Said:

What steps do I need to take to do medical billing from home?

We Answered:

Try this website:

http://www.medicalbillingcourses.com/

Frequently Asked Medical Transcription Questions
At Allied Medical School, we realize that you may have questions about your medical billing education. That is why we have compiled the following information to help guide you before, during and after your enrollment in your medical billing courses. If you find that you still have additional questions, please feel free to call us at (888) 822-2923 for assistance. We are available every step of the way!

* Is Allied accredited?
* Why should I choose Allied Medical School?
* What sets an online education apart from a traditional classroom-style education?
* What is medical billing? What does the career involve?
* Is a medical billing career for me?
* Where do medical billers work?
* What will I learn in Allied’s Medical Billing Courses?
* What is the Medical Billing Professional Program?
* What if I need assistance while I am taking my medical billing program?
* How long does it take to finish the medical billing program?
* How do I get started?
* What qualifications will I have when I finish the medical billing program?
* How do I become certified? Is certification required for my career?
* Does Allied offer financial assistance?
* Can Allied help me find a job?
* What is the career outlook for medical billing specialists?
* What is Allied’s refund policy?

Is Allied accredited?

Allied Schools is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency. The DETC can be reached at: 1601 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009; (202) 234-5100; www.detc.org.

The right medical billing school credentials provides a reliable indicator of the quality of the school itself; assurance of high standards and quality of programs; and confidence that the educational programs are well-respected by peers.

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Why should I choose Allied Medical School?

Allied Medical School gives you more than a medical billing education; we help you build your new career. From the first day, you are given the tools to succeed – gold star support, up-to-date medical biller program materials, and hands-on training. With the addition lifetime career assistance, you can complete your medical billing education and make a smooth transition into your new career.

We know that you have a life to focus on – we make the educational process as convenient and flexible as possible. When you choose Allied, you get the assurance that you are receiving an accredited education that will lead to a career. We’re with you every step of the way to ensure you succeed.

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What sets an online education apart from a traditional classroom-style education?

The medical billing programs provide you with a flexible and self-paced way to learn. You complete all of your coursework and take tests from the convenience of your computer. Receive all of the benefits of a traditional classroom – relevant program material, gold star support – with the added benefit of learning from home. You can prepare for your medical billing career without the hassles of parking, arranging for a babysitter, paying for extra gas, etc.

Below is a list of just some of the differences:
Classroom Education Online Education
Drive to class and sit in a classroom vs. Learn from the comfort of your home
Learn limited amount of material in class vs. Learn as quickly as you want from home
Take your final exam at school vs. Take your final exam online from your home or office
Balance work/family issues vs. Choose to learn when it’s convenient
Learn at a specific time and place vs. Learn anytime, anywhere
Expensive vs. Affordable

You can be in charge of your medical billing education – and manage your life! Call us at (888) 822-2923 and find out how!

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What is medical billing? What does the career involve?

Medical billing is an integral part of the health care industry. Without it, doctors would have a hard time getting paid for their services. Medical billing specialists submit claims to insurance companies to facilitate payments for services provided to patients. It is a complete process that starts when the patient visits a doctor’s office.

Some medical billing services include:

* Gathering patient information and billing detail from physicians
* Submitting details to insurance companies for payment
* Applying knowledge of various billing procedures, fee schedules, collection methods and claims form completion
* Processing responses from health insurance companies
* Preparing invoices and contacting patients about past-due bills
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Joyce Said:

medical billing from someones home vs. a billing firm?

We Answered:

my personal opinion is that unless I really, really trusted the person whose home I would be working in, I would much prefer to work in a legitimate, organized company. Or if you proceed to work for this person, I would draft up a contract of some sort to ensure you get paid.

As far as your career goes, if you are doing the work and getting the experience, any future employer will probably not care where you worked, as long as you had the knowledge and certification.

Emily Said:

Can I work in Medical Coding and Billing from home?

We Answered:

what advantage can you offer over the worker from India who is willing to work all day for two US dollars?

be very, very careful -- I strongly suspect that all such schemes are scams to get your tuition money.