Medical Billing And Coding Specialist

Bert · by **Bert** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

Any medical coding and billing specialists here, I have a question?

I'm currently in school studying for my associate's in medical billing and coding. I'll graduate with honors in May, and at the end of this month I'll be certified in IT for Healthcare, and ICD-9. But I'm concerned because every job posting I look at wants someone with 1-5 years experience! How can I get a job in this field with no experience? Will my education put me above the other applicants. Was it hard to find a job with no experience? I do have healthcare experience, just not in coding.

Ramonita · by **Ramonita** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

I would recommend you to read the comments on "is it possible to find entry level coding jobs? at this link:http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/medical-coder/05390c183c137e18727c4602

Sharron · by **Sharron** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

I have a BA in Music ( Vocal degree ) I don't want to be stuck to music for the rest of my life. I'm looking into career institutes for certifications. I was going to go with medical coding and billing specialist with administration. Is this a good choice? After this certificaion, is there anything else that I could do related to this job in the field to make myself and education worth more.

ps. I do not want to be a nurse. I can't handle the blood, and I don't want to touch people with the medical assisting. any other suggestions or what I could do if I did the medical coding program

Wilbur · by **Wilbur** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

You'll be able to get office work in a medical setting. Either in hospitals or doctor's offices. If you like desk work/computer entry, and possibly calling insurance companies, it would be good work to have as your "day job"

Clarice · by **Clarice** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

I am doing distance education online, studying medical billing and coding transcription specialist?

What can i do with this certification? i am interested in physician assistant. and by doing this certification i will get the practice and knowledge. what do you think? am i going on the right path. so is just having the certificate good enough to be a physician assistant

Irvin · by **Irvin** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

Your at the very bottom of your plan if you want to be a physicians assistant you have to go to an accredited college. Medical Billers and transcriptionists only handle the paperwork portion of healthcare you may want to look into being a medical assistant its more hands on dealing with physicians and patients.

Otis · by **Otis** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

Medical office specialist / billing and coding i graduate in 2 months?

All of a sudden we dont have clinicals
and im worried
am i even going to be able to find a jooobbbbbb
i did this as a quick solution for temporary work
then i plan to take small classes towards becoming a social worker.
but will i be able to find an ok job for now
i heard front desk nurse at drs offices

Hassie · by **Hassie** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

Yes you'll absolutely be able to find a job. doctors offices are ideal but hospitals will also hire you.

Betsy · by **Betsy** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

I am 20 yrs old. I have never worked, which means no experience i have a degree in Medical Billing and Coding, but i cant seem to find a job anywhere in Chicago. Its driving me crazy. I applied everywhere but people are not calling. What do you think I should do?

Rolanda · by **Rolanda** » 28 Nov 2009, 18:09

Keep searching. Check out http://www.craigslist.org

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