Getting Started
Medical Billing and Coding: Two Functions with Related Potential
Many people new to the medical billing and coding industry believe these two functions are the same thing. In reality, many companies treat the jobs separately, although the skills sets are closely related. This article provides a detailed description of each function and a brief overview about what sort of job opportunities are available to [...]
Education and Experience Required
A Google search for medical billing or coding usually results in a list of hundreds of programs offering certification or education for these jobs. Someone looking to get into the medical billing and coding job market may wonder if certification is required or if completion of a training program will help them land a position. [...]
How to Find a Medical Billing and Coding Job
Once you have completed a course in medical billing and coding or have decided you want to look for a job without attempting education, there are numerous places you can look for work. This article provides a guide to landing a billing or coding position. Create a Solid Resume As with any job search, your [...]
Different Types of Medical Billing and Coding Job Locations
When thinking about a career in medical billing and coding, many people limit themselves to hospitals and doctor’s offices. The list below supplies an exhaustive resource on the types of facilities that might hire billers and coders. By opening the field to additional employers, you have a better chance at landing a job you enjoy [...]
Handy Things to Know Before Starting your Career
If you do not take the education first route for your medical billing or coding career, there are some basic sets of information you should know. Not only will this information help make your first days on the job easier, knowing some of these key industry words may help you land the job. Below are [...]
On the Jobs 2nd Step
Your First Days as a Medical Biller and Coder
Congratulations! You have finished medical billing and coding school, landed a medical billing or coding job and are about to embark on your new career. You may be wondering what to expect during your first few days. Will the new employer expect you to jump right in and start sending claims? What kind of on-the-job [...]
How not to Wear an Orange Jump Suit: Medical Billing and Coding Compliance Issues
One of the most important things any medical biller or coder should be aware of is regulations regarding the industry. Laws that govern the healthcare industry can come from the federal, state or local level. In addition to legal issues, billers and coders must also deal with rules imposed by payers, accreditation agencies and their [...]
Clean Claims: The Gold Star of Medical Billing
Possibly the most important task for a medical biller or coder working in the claims billing process is to send clean claims. Clean claims are error free claims that pass through payer filters without raising flags. Clean claims support a faster collection cycle, reduce denials and avoid unnecessary payer audits. Faster Medical Billing Cycles Many [...]
When You Aren’t Your Own Boss: Dealing with Medical Billing and Coding Management
Supervisors and bosses can be wonderful, horrible, or somewhere in between. This is true of all occupations, but can be especially noticeable in the medical billing and coding field. Demands for quick claims processing and medical records management clash with the need for quality and compliance. Management usually has to explain any mistakes to a [...]
Tips for Accurate Diagnosis Coding
Medical coders are responsible for ensuring proper diagnosis coding for each procedure billed to an insurance company. Although most claims billers do not actually code diagnosis, they are often responsible for choosing the correct code for each claim. This article provides tips for accurate coding as well as information regarding diagnosis codes on claims. Accurate [...]