What kinds of employers, or companies, require coders?
Virtually every provider, individual doctor, clinic, hospital involved in patient care requires coders. The American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) strongly encourages MTs to learn to code. Several of the larger MT companies also offer coding to their clients. The profession has enormous potential. One hospital alone may have as many as 50 or more coders on staff. Dont forget standalone clnics, urgent and semiurgent care and surgical, mental health centers and nursing homes. In addition, insurance companies, contract care providers, governmental agencies, law firms, third party administrators, billing and practice management companies, need coders. The shortage of coders continues.
