Q. How can I become a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist?
A. Becoming a medical coding and billing specialist requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, formal training from an accredited institution can also be helpful. After completing a recognized program, the next step is to sit for and pass an industry certification exam like the CBCS (Certified Billing & Coding Specialist) exam offered by the NHA or the Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) offered by the AAPC.
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Q. What does a Medical Coder and Biller do?
A. Medical coders and billers play an important part of the healthcare revenue cycle. They are responsible for assigning patient diagnoses, procedures, and visits into medical codes then filing and managing the medical claims to ensure patients are billed properly and the doctor and medical practice is paid for their services. You gain two career skills in one program.
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Q. Do I need to get Certified as a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist?
A.You are not required to take a certification exam, however taking this additional step will help you market yourself to potential employers and validate your knowledge in Medical Coding and Billing. USCI recommends completing a program and taking the CBCS exam through the National Healthcare Association.
Included with our course, we cover the cost of your CPC-A certification exam or your CBCS certification exam, study guide and practice test – up to a $399 value!†
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Q. What is the career growth potential of a Medical Coder and Biller?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Coding jobs are expected to increase 9% by 2033.*
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Q. What is the salary of a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Coding and Billing Specialists earn a median salary of $48,780*.
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Q. How much does a Medical Coding and Billing Course cost?
A. Depending on the program the cost can vary. USCI is proud to offer an affordable program, costing only $1,869 total when you pay in full. Payment
plans are also available and tuition includes your CBCS exam fee!
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Q. Is this Medical Coding and Billing Program accredited?
A. U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
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Q. Where Can I Work as a Medical Coder and Biller?
A. Medical Coders and Billers work for doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, or even yourself. Once you graduate, our graduate support representatives can give you some tips and tricks to use during your job search to help you find the best fit for you.
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Q. What Skills will I learn in this Program?
A. Our program is designed to prepare you for a career as a medical coding and billing professional. You will learn a variety of important skills including, but not limited to how the human body works, how to speak the proper medical terminology and pronunciations, how coding and billing impacts healthcare and much more. To learn more about what you can learn with our program visit our medical coding and billing course page.
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Q. Can I work from home as a Medical Coder and Biller?
A. Yes, there are opportunities to work from home as a medical coder and biller! Although U.S. Career Institute cannot guarantee employment, we do offer a Career Coach Program at no additional cost to assist you in gaining employment after graduation. We will work closely with you during your job search to assist you with the process of marketing yourself to find employment including how to build your resume, cover letter, how to locate potential job opportunities, marketing and networking. We have found that medical coding employers prefer that you have at least one year of in-office experience before they will offer the opportunity to work from home.
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Q. How long does it take to complete the program?
A. Our program is a self-paced program, so when you enroll you get to choose how much you study each week. Many students finish our program in as little as 5 months, although our average student completion rate is 12 months.
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Q. Is this the best online Medical Billing and Coding School?
A. We firmly believe that USCI is the top online Medical Billing and Coding school in the nation. Our curriculum is laid out in easy to learn step-by-step lessons.
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