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What do I need to get a billing and coding certification?
You will need anywhere from 3-5 years training at a college or university and at least two years experience to pass the certification exam to be a billing and coding specialist.
Is there Medical Assistant Training available in Atlanta GA?
To get your training to become a medical assistant, you need to attend a school and get your certificate. There is an Everest College in Atlanta, GA you can attend. Here is the college website: http://www.everest.edu/accreditation/college
What would I need to have to be able to apply for Medical Coding jobs?
To apply for a medical coding job, you would require a math degree from a university or college, and then get experience working in the medical field. The pay for this type of job may be anywhere from twenty thousand to fifty thousand a year.
What is the best medical billing and coding certification?
Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest growing careers in the medical records and healthcare information management field, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. And with salaries hovering around the $32,350 mark, being a medical biller and/or coder is indeed a good career choice. Meditec's medical billing and coding course packages will fully equip you with the skills and knowledge you need in becoming a highly competent and hirable healthcare information employee. Choose the regular medical billing and coding training package or any of the bundles designed after different medical billing and coding specialist career tracks.
What is the minimum education required for medical billing and coding?
In the United States there is no degree or certification needed for the medical billing field although that may change in the future once the governing bodies get a firm grip on the coding industry. There is nothing that says to be a medical coder that you have to earn a degree or become certified in the profession. However, if this field is what you are going to basing your career on then you should become certified through either AHIMA or the AAPC. This will show that you are a very competent coder, that you are aware of and are on top of all the current coding changes and that you are dedicated to the profession which all leads to more money in your pocket when you are looking for employment. Also gaining certificates of completion or certifications in HIPAA, Workman's Compensation, etc. will greatly increase your earning potential as a coder because it shows that you go above and beyond what most people in the industry know. Hospitals usually require certification such as the CPC. However, doctor's offices will hire without certification. It alls starts with quality education. There is a link within the article on coders that describes sources of training and financial aid. The good news for those interested individuals is that they wouldn't have to search for far away schools or universities offering courses for medical billing and coding as there are now tons of online providers giving accredited and approved courses. The job outook for both field is looking nice actually. The Governments occupational outlook handbook suggests the demand for workers in this industry is going to have more demand for the next decade.
How much training do you need too become a plastic surgeon?
12 plus years of college/medical school.
What are job qualifications for being a medical doctor?
You need a college degree, medical school, internership and residency in a hospital and additional training if you want to be a specialist.
Is there a certain training to become a doctor?
Yes. You need 4 years of college. You must have an excellent grade point average in college and do well on your MCAT (medical college admission test) exams. Then there are 4 years of medical school plus 1-5 years of training depending on your specialty.
What training do I need to get to become a med tech?
You need 3-5 years training to become a medical technician at a college or trade school. The process is lengthy but pays quite well if you get certified.
How do you get cridentials for medical billing and coding?
You must go to a College/ University and take many modules on Medical Insurance, Medical Billing, and Coding and then you must work really hard at school to get to know What Medical Billing is and stands for, wish Insurance companies will you be billing, Then you need to study on ALL the Procedural codes and Diagnostic codes as well. Last but not least you need to know about all your Medical Insurance's like your HMO's PPO's Medicare and Medical and what they are willing to cover out of pocket for their Patients.
Where do I go to begin medical coding training online?
You need a certificate which can be obtained online or at a tech school. A lot of people are doing this these days because it is quick to get and a high demand field.
What training is needed to become a pediatricain?
YOU NEED TO BE IN MEDICAL SCHOOL SO THE TRAINING THAT U NEED IS TRANING IN MEDICAL
