Is medical billing and coding hard?

Answer 1

Yes, You have to learn the human body and how it functions,as well as nerves, bones,muscles etc.. .you also have to learn codes from the ICD=9 and CPT AND others. It takes an extensive knowledge and is a very fast paced coarse. You also have to continually make sure you keep up with changing codes etc....Personally I think they should be paid a lot better! The Government's Occupational Handbook actually suggests the boom in the this industry up to the next decade as the demand for workers are increasing. If you have the right education and training, it wouldn't be hard to be successful in this field.

Answer 2

Not really, although it does take some training and knowledge. Every disease, injury, illness, etc., known to man has a specific diagnosis code number which is used for medical billing, and they are all listed in a book called an ICD 9 (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition). Most junior colleges offer courses in this, and medical billing and coding is a job that some companies even allow you to do from home.