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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING CERTIFICATION

Medical coding and billing certification is your ticket to one of the fastest growing professions in healthcare. Medical coding and billing specialist apply the correct codes to patient diagnosis and medical procedures. This data is then used to make bills and submit claims to Medicare, Blue Cross and other insurance companies. Without the medical coding and billing specialist filling out insurance forms the doctor's office or other service provider does not get paid for their services. There is an industry wide demand for qualified medical billing and coding specialist. Certification almost guarantees a long lucrative career in health care administration.

There are several reputable professional associations offering certification programs.

American Association of Medical Billers (AAMB) - The AAMB basic certification is the Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certification. It is an introductory billing and coding exam that tests medical terminology, medical office insurance, insurance carriers, ICD coding, Medicare, CPT coding, and fraud and abuse knowledge. The AAMB also offers a specialized CMBS-H certification covering inpatient and outpatient hospital billing. An advanced CMBS-CA certification is also available to prove competency in chiropractic billing and coding.

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)- The AHIMA has one of the most popular medical coding and billing certifications. They offer the nationally recognized Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential focusing on hospital inpatient coding.

American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) -Formerly known as the American Guild of Patient Account Management, AAHAM offers several professional certifications. The Certified Patient Account Technician (CPAT) designed for the hospital side of patient accounting and the Certified Clinic Account Technician (CCAT) for the clinical or physician side of coding.

The American Academy of Professional Coders (APC)- The Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) represents the highest standard in physician office coding and billing. Coders with the CPC certification are said to make 20% more than their counterparts.

Although it is not necessary to have a medical coding and billing certification to work, credentials will make you highly sought after in the job market. A vocational program are online course can help you prepare for the exam. Expect to know medical terminology in human anatomy and physiology. Also, have an understanding of third party reimbursement and the insurance claim process. You must also have a firm grasp of the basic IC-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II code sets. Distance learning classes and online courses are also viable options to quickly get up to speed. For extra help, a multitude of study guides and books available to help prepare you for examination. A Medical coding and billing certification is the cornerstone to a new career, for anyone willing to learn a new skill set.

ARE YOU READY FOR A MEDICAL CODING JOB FROM HOME?

A medical coding job from home can be a dream situation. You can set your own hours and finish your work without anyone breathing down your neck. By staying home, you save money on transportation costs and childcare. Not to mention the tax write-offs for your home office. Working medical coding at home also means you can increase your volume to make more money and enjoy more variety in you work than working on location.

A medical coder is needed to record data accurately for other healthcare professionals. A successful work at home career in the field, is more than just assigning codes. You also prepare paper and electronic claims and issue them to the insurance companies. Software programs are used to enter patient information ad post payments. Regular clerical duties such as mailing patient statements are also part of routine responsibilities.

There are a couple ways to have a medical coding job from home. One is finding a position that allows employees to work remotely or contract with an outsource company. In most cases, you can sign up for more than one service to keep work consistent. By going this route you may still qualify for the companies 401k, healthcare and other benefits found at a traditional brick and mortar job. Another way to work at home is being your own boss and start your own medical coding business. Going this route you contract with single physician offices and offer to do their billing and coding.

To make the most money you have to be qualified. Most remote coding jobs require either a CCS or CPC certification and a few years of experience. With all of the medical coding programs available, passing a certification test is a simple part of the process. The main obstacle is getting the experience when first getting started. By taking a lower position as a reception, you can receive on the job training to get your coding experience before acquiring an actual coding job. Once you have the experience under your belt, you can confidently apply for remote positions. If starting your own business, consider taking specialized certifications to establish a niche. You will be able to acquire more clients and earn top dollar.

TAKING ACTION

Whichever route you chose for a medical coding job from home, keep a few things in mind. Having flexibility and no one telling you what to do can be a blessing and a curse. It takes discipline to work from home. This can be difficult with personal distractions like children, and telephone calls. Besides separating work and home life, you are also responsible for budgeting, bringing in new work and tracking the receipts for all those tax write offs. If you are able to do everything above, working from home as a qualified medical coder may be right for you. For more help starting your medical coding business consult one of the many at home courses available online.

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