A Medical Billing and Coding Specialist is responsible for processing health insurance claims for doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Medical Billing and Coding specialists use a special coding system, which is recorded onto patients’ Electronic Health Records and used to properly process insurance claims. They typically work in a professional office setting, stationed at a desk working on a computer.
Skills Required
- Must be organized
- Must be detail-oriented so that claims are handled accurately
- Must be comfortable working on a computer
Who are Employers of Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Billing and Coding specialists can work in almost every type of clinical facility, including hospitals, doctors’ offices, and outpatient centers, and many are allowed to work from home.
Education
Students learn medical billing and insurance standards; ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding. HIPAA, medical law, and ethics compliance standards will be addressed. Students are eligible to sit for the national certification examination offered by NHA (National Health Careers Association).
Job Outlook
The medical billing and coding field is growing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that demand for medical billing and coding specialists to rise by 11% from 2018 to 2028 – that’s “much faster than average”.
How to Apply
Highlights
◎ Nearly all costs covered by grant-funding for eligible applicants
◎ 2,000 hours of On-the-Job (OJT) training
◎ 144 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI)
◎ National credentials in as little as three months
◎ Get certified for local in-demand careers with competitive salary