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What is Medical Billing & Coding?

Medical Coding

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Medical Coding
Medical coders maintain patients' records using a universally recognized coding system (ICD-9 index) to ensure compliance with federal regulations and insurance requirements.

Medical Billing
Medical billing is a subspecialty of medical coding. Although there are programs that offer medical billing training by itself, you should consider a program that combines both billing and coding in one training program, since medical coding is the first step in the medical billing process.

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Work At Home with Medical Billing & Coding Training

There's more to establishing an at-home medical billing or coding business than installing software on your computer and letting doctors know you're open for business.

To avoid the heartache of starting a business that loses money, or being taken advantage of by medical coding software scams, here are two important articles you should read first:

Medical Billing & Coding Interviews

Pamela Hills—Medical Coder

Pamela has 12 years as a medical coder at St. Peter's Hospital. She considers herself a kind of investigator, solving cases by tracking down diagnoses, lab procedures and symptoms. Read Pamela's interview...

Roberta Hudgins—Medical Billing and Coding Student

Roberta is learning medical terminology and how to find the right codes in the ICD-9 index. She found work at an opthamologist's office before graduating and knew just what to do her first day on the job. Read Roberta's story...

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Education Snapshot

Medical Billing Training
Should you study online or on campus? Do you want a certificate or degree? Before you decide, learn what options you have.

Medical Coding Schools
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Medical Billing & Coding Careers

Medical Coding Salary
Certified coders average $39,000 annually. Experienced coders earn more...

Medical Coding Certification
Ninety percent of medical coders are certified. What's required...

Accreditation & Organizations
Medical coding resources.

Glossary of Terms
The guide to sorting it all out.