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Medical coders are indispensable to the health information industry. They are responsible for inputting the appropriate codes of various medical services so that healthcare providers can receive payment for services rendered. As a medical coder, you will interpret medical records and assign an appropriate diagnostic code and an appropriate procedural code.
Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 18 percent through 2016 - faster than the average for all occupations - because of rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures, and an increase of aging patients who require care (Source: BLS). In just a short period of time you can find yourself ready for a respected medical coding career.
Training:
The Medical Coding program will cover anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diagnostic coding, procedural coding, and basic hospital coding. As a student, you will require a strong amount of self discipline and dedication to learning and perfecting your skills as a medical coder. Please plan on allowing approximately six to eight hours of home study time per week.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for the National Certification Exam.
Employers prefer to hire certified applicants who have passed a national examination indicating that the medical coder meets certain standards of competence. The National Healthcareer Association awards the CBCS (Certified Billing & Coding Specialist) credential. This exam can be taken at the end of the course curriculum. Other coding credentials are also available to the graduate and at discretion of your experience. These exams include the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) provided by AAPC (The American Association of Professional Coders) and the CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) provided by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).
Earnings:
Because of all the personal decisions and outside factors that shape your compensation, it is difficult to predict what your medical billing and coding salary will be. However, by looking at national coding professional websites, the middle 50 percent of medical billers and coders average between $35,999 and $44,562.
Profession Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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