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(I-Canada-News.Com, June 11, 2012 ) La Prairie, Canada -- Medical Billing and Coding Online has gathered some very important information with regards to the field of medical billing and coding. The website aims to help those looking to embark on a career in the industry get the answers they need prior to pulling the trigger on a decision that could affect their entire future.
In an uncertain economy with high unemployment and virtually no job security, the demand for the medical billing and coding profession is alive and well and promises to remain that way for years to come. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry is expected to grow by almost 20 percent during the next several years. The rise is due to both an increase in the elderly populous, and the advent of a new coding system which is scheduled to take effect in 2013.
Medical billing consists of the preparation and submission of all the various documentation required for the purposes of medical insurance, while medical coding deals with the litany of codes used in insurance claims and reports. According to Medical Billing and Coding Online, some of the tasks of the profession include:
• Processing medical claims
• Handling invoices
• Obtaining reimbursement for patients and doctors
• Entering diagnosis and procedure codes
• Submitting claim forms for private insurance organizations
• Complying with federal regulations
• And more…
A medical billing and coding specialist is also responsible for helping patients understand all the information that pertains to their healthcare.
The website also covers training programs and schools for aspiring specialists to reach their goal. An important point that the website makes lies in the fact that those with busy schedules can still complete all the necessary training from home by virtue of an online program. This alleviates the need to commit to the requirements of an on-campus education which may simply be impossible in some cases.
As for schools, Medical Billing and Coding Online states that the National American University, the American Academy of Professional Coders, the American Intercontinental University, and Herzing College are all institutions that offer the necessary training program both on and off campus.
About Medical Billing and Coding Online
Medical Billing and Coding Online is a website that collects and presents information about all aspects of the medical billing and coding industry.
Medical Billing and Coding Online
Nancy Martinez
(718) 838 - 9194
admin@medicalbillingandcodingonline.net
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