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Get answers to your questions about medical billing and coding training and careers.

What is Medical Billing and 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 and 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 and 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 and Coding Training
What to expect in medical billing and coding school.

Medical Coding School Student Interview
The inside scoop on medical coding school.

Choosing Medical Billing and Coding Degrees
Tips for choosing the right program.

Medical Billing and Coding Course Info
Information on common medical billing courses.

Online Medical Billing and Coding Courses
The advantages of learning online.

Scholarships for Medical Billing Schools
Financial aid and scholarship info.

Medical Billing and Coding Accreditation
Why accreditation is important.

Career Snapshot

Medical Billing and Coding Career Description
All about medical billing and coding jobs.

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Interview
Insider's view of a medical coding career.

Medical Billing and Coding Certification
Types of medical billing certification.

Medical Billing and Coding Salary
Salary info for medical billing professionals.

Start a Medical Billing and Coding At-Home Business
Tips for starting your at-home business.

The Truth About Medical Billing and Coding Software
How to avoid software scams.

Medical Billing and Coding Glossary
Guide to medical billing terms.

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