How to Learn Medical Claims & Billing

When you visit the doctor, he codes in a diagnosis and treatment for your visit. A medical biller then converts the doctor's notes into billing codes to submit to the insurance company for payment. In a sense, medical billers play the vital role of connecting the doctor, patient and insurance company. The medical biller is the glue that holds this relationship together. Most medical billers have training in medical billing with certification, while some others also have a two-year college degree in medical billing and coding. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for medical billers will continue to be strong as the population ages and depends more on health-care services. So if you are interested in health care and like computers, then medical billing is a strong option for future employment.

Instructions

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      Take a continuing education class at your local college. Physical classes are lecture-based with some work in a computer lab to practice with medical billing software. Schools will usually offer billing certification exams that students need to find work after course completion. The Medical Billing and Coding website has a list of online course in medical billing offered by state.

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      Enroll in an online course in medical billing and coding. In online classes, students log in to download lectures in addition to interacting with the instructor and students through a chat room. Students purchase the billing software to complete assignments at home and upload them to the course website to be graded. Online students will also take exams after completing course requirements to receive their certifications.

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      Earn a two-year Associate's degree in medical billing and coding from an online college or local community college in your area. The Associates Degree website has a list of schools (online and physical locations) that offer a two-year degree in billing and coding.

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