Why Medical Billing and Coding?
Medical coders take the transcribed medical record, find the diagnoses, procedures, and supplies used during the visit, and apply alphanumeric codes using specific coding manuals. Some medical coding and billing professionals work at home! Medical coders and billers are in high demand. According to the Government’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, this career choice is expected to grow by 20% through 2018! This means that medical coding and billing is a stable career choice. Medical records technicians make between $40,000 to $50,000 a year with some making much more than this! However, this career field does require specialized training – and that’s where we come in. Click here to request our free eBook for those considering a career in Medical Billing and Coding.
