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Coding Jobs [2008-08-25]
I What are the chances of getting a work-at-home coding job?
I am currently working as an MT from home, and the company I work for seems todo coding, but it really isn
Coding programs [2008-08-24]
Andrews has a coding program, but it might be more comprehensive than what you are looking for.
biling vs coding [2008-08-20]
I have seen on this forum in addition to multiple other the difficulty which new coders are having gaining entry-level employment.
Is this also true in medical billing or is billing easier to get a foot in the door with training but no experience?
What is the difference in pay for billers vs coders?
Free Medical billing test [2008-08-19]
I am trying to refresh my skills in medical billing after being off a few years to raise my kids. I also have had a billing service for many years and wanted to test my skils. Are there any websites around that will give me a test.
Thanks
How with no experience do I get a billing/coding job? [2008-08-11]
Ok I have a two year degree in coding and transcription and training in coding/billing. How do I get a job in billing/coding if no one wants to hire you? They all say we hired someone who had both the billing and coding experience. It is so frustrating for entry level people like me. I have 1-1/2 month experience in coding thanks to a temporary position with the city. Other than that I just have my two year degree and certification. Anyone have any ideas or advice? Thanks! Coder/biller with little experience
coding [2008-07-02]
I am currently an MT wishing to go into. Just how hard is it to get into and will be like MT and eventually go offshore to India or be replaced by electronic medical records? I am interested in the field and just want to know what to do?
Medical transcription & Other Healthcare Jobs [2008-06-17]
If you are already working, but the wages cannot satisfy you you are seeking for a home job which will fulfil that demand, medical transcription will be the perfect choice for you. It does not ask from you any highly expensive equipment or any high profile quality. If you hold interest in this matter this article will assist you provide enough information about medical transcription.
Medical transcription has turned into a special vocation for many people for its flexible way of income. Here an individual gets enough liberty to perform any time according to his convenience with a deadline has turned into a resourceful avenue of income along with his primary profession. According to the various source of research, the trend to work as a Medical Transcriptionist is consecutively growing up day-by-day.If you are efficient as a Medical transcriptionist you have a lot of demand for work. All the important medical institutions like clinics, hospitals, physicians colleges etc. employ Medical transcriptionist. Working within the appropriate office environment, the job of Medical transcription is no less rewarding.
A Medical transcriptionist, working from home, is expected to be equipped with only a computer with a modem, a fax, a phone, a printer, dictating equipment with the headset, etc.Generally, you are expected to have a decent skill on computer keyboard should be aware of the functions that the keys offer. You should keep it in the mind that all the organisations, hiring Medical transcriptionists are inclined for those people who are already polished with experience in the clinic, or hospital setting. Though it is not uncommon that a company asks for newly a fresher applicant but prior experience in this field will facilitate your work pressure.
It is prudent for those employers who are employing Medical transcriptionists, expect a sound knowledge on anatomy, physiology and pharmacology terminology, as well as competent English. If you want to shine yourself as Medical transcriptionist you must go through a medical course which you can continue being physically present in an institution but the better option for you will to attain aonline course on that. Specially, if you are a worker already, online course will save your time. After the course is over you should work under the supervision of a medical practitioner in the first one or two years to gather experience.The remuneration of a medical transcriptionist may cheer you up with the earning of $40 per hour, depending on which country you are working. With the time you bag up experience, it will help to increase your income $1000 to $3000 per month.
With Best Regards
Maria
Coding School [2008-06-16]
I earn my Associates degree in medical billing and insurance coding all online at Herzing College. It is a great accredited college and I will be starting classes there again in July for my Bachelor’s degree in HIM. Check them out. Here is the link to some information. http://www.herzingonline.edu/programs/Health-Care-Management Good Luck in your future.
Rhit vs strictly coding [2008-06-12]
I have asked this question a few times but have not gotten any responses.so thought I would try again.
I am considering going for RHIT degree and later for RHIA. I have been scared off the HIM field a bit by a lot of people who have found it difficult to find entry-levels positions in coding. However, it was my understanding that RHIT enabled one to do more than just coding, that while entry-level coding was taught other opportunities such as cancer registry and release of information were also incluced in RHIT curriculum.
My question is then is it easier to break into the HIM field with RHIT degree rather just coding certification and looking for only coding positions?
This would bea career change for me. I am 40 and have been a MT for 10 years. I need to have more stable income and benefits than MT is providing asI am a single parent.
My concerns for coding is also off shoring. Is coding going to go eventually the way of MT in your opinions?
I am not sure I should be investing time and money into this course if I cannot find an entry-level position or if the field is outsourced/off-shored such as MT has done, left people either without a job or jobs with reduced pay and benefits.
Thanks and I really would like some insights. Please respond on boards or privately.
billing/coding from home [2008-06-03]
I have over 12 yrs experience in medical billing/coding. I am wanting to work from home to supplement my income.
Coding [2008-05-26]
Hello:
YOu may want to look into yout community college for courses. I live in California and there is an omline course that you can take at Santa Barbara
City College; and you live in the state of CA it is 20.00 per unit (classes are usually 3 units per semester); for out of state it is a bit higher - check it out..
coding jobs [2008-05-22]
Any ideas on how to get in the door for coding? I am finishing up my schooling in June and every where I see jobs they want 2-5 years experience. Where should I look to get a job? Any advice I would appreciate.
Thanks
What's the top coding schools? [2008-05-21]
I I was wondering which online schools were reputable.
For those wanting to kow about Coding [2008-05-10]
TO answer the burning question upfront, Ihascharts showing averages for coders based on city, state, etc... but II am in northern IL and the average arond here isaround $16/hr starting, and once you have at least 2yrs exp. you can expect a nice increase in that number as well as offers to do coding from home. I have been working in a multi-specialty clinic for a year now as a receptionist, were among other duties, I also code. I let it be know whenI began there that I was in school for coding and did not plan to stay forever unless they could incorporate me into exclusively a coding position (within resonable time.) Happily, I am now transitioning to that very position as soon as a replacement is found for me at thefront desk. I have always told othersa good way to get into coding is to find at least a part-time jobin a clinic or medical records dept somewhere, while in coding classes; let your future intentions be known, ask if you can help with any coding along the way (in some clinics it is the receptionists doing all the coding because of shortness of coders). Secondly, if you go to Ahima.org you can get a national list of approved coding programs according to type of certificate/degree level, online vs on-site,etc... If anyone has more questions feel free to email me as I don't come here too often.
MT versus coding [2008-05-08]
Every now and then I see Transcriptionist jobs around this area but the pay is usually around 9 an hour, way too low. I too have had it with transcription and have applied to the community college here for the nursing program. Too much knowledge in my noggin to waste it. Good luck to you with the coding, I hope it works out for you.
Whoever gets an answer from someone about coding..(sm) [2008-05-07]
please let me know too. I am ready to leave MTing after 18 years.IIA tech school I checked into in my hometown said I would have to take the full course despite being an MT for 18 years and it would cost $4000. So if you find out any info on a good online accredited school, please let me know.I am desperate to get out of MTing.
MT versus coding [2008-05-07]
From everything I am hearing, it is just too difficult to break into coding. And where I live in south MS, the pay is not that great, about the same as I make transcribing.
MT versus coding [2008-05-05]
Sending you this message also, not sure if you got the last one. I am just curious to know if you found out anything more about coding and how it compares to MT. I have 16 years experience and may also be looking for a change but use my experience.
Thanks,
BRJ
medical coding [2008-04-27]
I am going to do the same thing. I went into transcription 17 years ago, because at that time the pay was better than medical assistant, which I went to school for. Over that time, I have tried to change careers and even have a degree in visual communications (a lot of technology, etc) and am a senior at a big 10 school finishing a degree, BUT, because of the stereotypes of transcriptionist, it is very difficult.
I am going to finish the BA degree as well as getting a medical coding certificate from this same big 10 school. (ICD-9 and CPT, etc. -- not medical billing and coding). What do you think about that? Are there many 32-hour part-time jobs or 36 hours jobs for coders in hospitals? I have worked in hospitals for 17 years.
Re: Coding from home [2008-04-24]
Yes, you can, but not without first having experience, most often 2-3yrs PLUS having your national certification. One site I used to use in job hunting for remote coding was through Indeed.com - you can create a search alert and in keywords - or with any other job search engine, enter CODER REMOTE.
Re: Medical Coding Career [2008-04-24]
I was in your same shoes a couple years ago. Newly single mom of three young kids - one with a disability - and nursing school was no longer possible. Thatt finishe yet, but I am already coding for a clinic. I started there as a receptionit and when they found out what I was in school for I kept getting asked to fill out forms needing codes. More and more later, I am now being transitioned into a billing/coding position, and am able to flex some of my position from home. Plus, since it is work related, my employer will pay for my books, certification exam fee. My advice for newcomers to the field is to get a job at least part time at a clinic, privte doctors office somewhere. That's where most coders I know, and myself, have gotten their foot in the door. And it is well worth it in the end.
entry-level coding tought to get into? [2008-04-23]
This is good news. However, the concerns I have is tons of postings I have found online of entry level coders trying to get a first job. It seems most places want several years experience and it's difficult to get if no one will give you a shot. I guess this is the same complaint many MTs had as well. However, 9 years ago when I became an MT I found a job right away. But I think entry-level MTs nowdays have a really difficult time too. I have considered coding. I was pre-nursing but as a single mom of 2 (one child with a disablity) and a mortgage I just cannot consider 2-year of full-time school for RN. Coding seemed a good alternative but I was wary due to the difficulty in landing a entry-level positon. Any thoughts?
Medical coding career is better than MT [2008-04-01]
For those MT's who are planning to get in to medical coding, i would like to say that medical coding is far better career than MT.
I was a MT for two years and then switched to coding. I feel like jumping into a heaven. Moneywise, coding is 10 times better than MT. The job is cool and once you finish your training and OJT period, then everything becomes fine. So go for coding.
Job prospects are good. There is huge shortage of medical coders in US. Also, coders are required in Pharma industry and Clinical Research, so growth prospects are also good.
for more info on medical coding check http://medicalcodingindia.blogspot.com/
Medical transcription school [2008-03-13]
Do the M-Tec program. I am by no means a recruiter or anything of the sort. I am an M-Tec graduate and have had job offers coming out my ears and it all started with my good solid education with M-Tec not to mention M-Tec still after all these years sends me emails with places contacting them to hire their grads. Not the cheapest program, not the most expensive, just the best by far. You will not be sorry if you choose them.
Medical Coding [2008-03-05]
Can anyone help me out getting material for coding certification? I have been in the field of Transcription for 4 years and I want to get a coding certification and want to shift my career to medical coding.
Things you can to to improve your prospects. [2008-08-26]
There aren't too many work-at-home jobs for new coders. You might need to bite the bullet and agree to work on-site for a short while.
Start now to prepare yourself to take and pass a CPC, CCS, or CCS-P certification exam when you graduate, because that is the key to getting hired.
In your courses, do not aim for a passing grade, but for a perfect grade. Squeaking by is not enough--the deficit will accumulate.
If your course uses only one coding textbook, get different textbooks and learn everything they teach, too. Work every problem in every textbook, as well as in Clinical Coding Workout, and Marsha Diamond's Medical Coding Practice and Review, and every other review book you can find. You might be able to get them on interlibrary loan.
Find out the certification requirements NOW for both AAPC and AHIMA, so that you won't waste time barking up the wrong tree. Those exams require you to be able to CODE, so that is what you need to learn to do. You need to know the anatomy, pharmacology, lab, and med language cold, but you must be able to code. If you can demonstrate to an employer that you can do that, they may hire you and you can move home quickly.
That's a different story. [2008-08-23]
What you had, then, was a poor documentation issue rather than a coder problem.
Billers have a long tradition of thinking the coders are terrible and also of thinking the job isn't as complicated as it actually is. It's a lot like having the receptionist think the billers' jobs are easy and that she could do it without training because all she sees is typing and she can do that.
That's not saying YOU are seeing it that way, but just pointing out that the situation from the coders' side might not have been quite what you thought.
Coders code only from what is in the documentation. You donled to do so, in which case it was still not ok.
Hospitals are constantly being investigated and sanctioned for this. Just having a supervisor approve it is no guarantee that it's ok--a supervisor and some other corporate sorts from 30 miles south of me are in federal prison right now for doing the same thing.
But, if you are able to know what should have been coded from seeing a bill, then you might be an expert already. In that case, try taking the CCS exam and see what happens. If you pass and can get a job, then you're ahead of the game. If you can't, then you'll know you need more education.
I can say with some certainty that you will not get a job working from home coding inpatient records without on-site experience, even with a CCS. It's even less likely to occur with a CCA, and your chances of being hired at all for inpatient coding with a CCA aren't great. Keeping the job would present a difficulty, too, considering the productivity requirements employers have.
In truth, your chances of getting a job doing remote billing are better. It would certainly be less trouble.
Actually, [2008-08-22]
Well, in the interest of brevity, i left out the part, where i went to the coders and talked to them, and they went to the doctors and got the correct documentation, it was all done legally and with my supervisor's and the Medical records supervisor's permission. I worked for a very large hospital, and no fraud was committed.
biling vs coding [2008-08-20]
I have seen on this forum in addition to multiple other the difficulty which new coders are having gaining entry-level employment.
Is this also true in medical billing or is billing easier to get a foot in the door with training but no experience?
What is the difference in pay for billers vs coders?
Free Medical billing test [2008-08-19]
I am trying to refresh my skills in medical billing after being off a few years to raise my kids. I also have had a billing service for many years and wanted to test my skils. Are there any websites around that will give me a test.
Thanks
Apply, apply, apply [2008-08-17]
You have to work at getting a job. Apply, apply, apply for anything and everything, and TAKE the first job that is offered even if it pays nothing and you hate it.
Take ANY job, even in a doctor's office answering phones if you have to. Work your way up from there.
Look for a job doing anything in a medical record room of a large multispecialty clinic or a hospital--clerk, secretary, anything.
Part of the problem may be that you describe your degree as transcription and coding. People either do one or the other. If you apply for both, employers will think you don't know what you want to do. It implies that you don't understand what the employer needs.
Also be careful about saying you have a certification. You didn't indicate which one you have, but if it's not an AHDI RMT in transcription, an AAPC CPC-A (you can't have a CPC yet because you have no experience), or an AHIMA CCS or CCS-P, then you have no certification the employer is interested in.
Billing and coding are very important to employers. They can't afford to train you, can't afford to lose money on bad coding, and can't afford to be investigated by federal agencies for fraud and abuse based on bad coding.
You can enhance your skills while looking for a job by getting more books and studying on your own.
Also consider volunteering at a hospital in the medical records department, or at a hospice, or at some other charitable healthcare organization. Volunteer experience can count.
cancer [2008-08-06]
I would get in touch with MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston, Texas. They would be your best source of information.
I made this transition [2008-07-10]
I moved to a coding position after our hospital outsourced its transcription. I was able to start out with clinic coding, which was very basic based on my previous experience with anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. I have chosen to take the Coding Basics program offered by AHIMA through their distance education program. I enjoy coding, but I do miss typing occasionally!
coding [2008-07-02]
I am currently an MT wishing to go into. Just how hard is it to get into and will be like MT and eventually go offshore to India or be replaced by electronic medical records? I am interested in the field and just want to know what to do?
Medical transcription & Other Healthcare Jobs [2008-06-17]
If you are already working, but the wages cannot satisfy you you are seeking for a home job which will fulfil that demand, medical transcription will be the perfect choice for you. It does not ask from you any highly expensive equipment or any high profile quality. If you hold interest in this matter this article will assist you provide enough information about medical transcription.
Medical transcription has turned into a special vocation for many people for its flexible way of income. Here an individual gets enough liberty to perform any time according to his convenience with a deadline has turned into a resourceful avenue of income along with his primary profession. According to the various source of research, the trend to work as a Medical Transcriptionist is consecutively growing up day-by-day.If you are efficient as a Medical transcriptionist you have a lot of demand for work. All the important medical institutions like clinics, hospitals, physicians colleges etc. employ Medical transcriptionist. Working within the appropriate office environment, the job of Medical transcription is no less rewarding.
A Medical transcriptionist, working from home, is expected to be equipped with only a computer with a modem, a fax, a phone, a printer, dictating equipment with the headset, etc.Generally, you are expected to have a decent skill on computer keyboard should be aware of the functions that the keys offer. You should keep it in the mind that all the organisations, hiring Medical transcriptionists are inclined for those people who are already polished with experience in the clinic, or hospital setting. Though it is not uncommon that a company asks for newly a fresher applicant but prior experience in this field will facilitate your work pressure.
It is prudent for those employers who are employing Medical transcriptionists, expect a sound knowledge on anatomy, physiology and pharmacology terminology, as well as competent English. If you want to shine yourself as Medical transcriptionist you must go through a medical course which you can continue being physically present in an institution but the better option for you will to attain aonline course on that. Specially, if you are a worker already, online course will save your time. After the course is over you should work under the supervision of a medical practitioner in the first one or two years to gather experience.The remuneration of a medical transcriptionist may cheer you up with the earning of $40 per hour, depending on which country you are working. With the time you bag up experience, it will help to increase your income $1000 to $3000 per month.
With Best Regards
Maria
Coding School [2008-06-16]
I earn my Associates degree in medical billing and insurance coding all online at Herzing College. It is a great accredited college and I will be starting classes there again in July for my Bachelor’s degree in HIM. Check them out. Here is the link to some information. http://www.herzingonline.edu/programs/Health-Care-Management Good Luck in your future.
Ideas for letter [2008-06-09]
Hello,
I was just wanting a little help. I am finishing up my program in about two weeks. I am having a problem finding a job because I have no medical office experience. I am currently writing a letter to Medical offices, clinics and hospitals seeking employment. I would like to know if anyone on here has done this and if you have any special wording or ideas I would really appreciate it. I plan on attaching my resume to the letter. I am even open to an internship of some sort just to get the experience. I just can It's the old you need experience but, how are you going to get experience if no one will let you try.
Again, any help I would really appreciate. Thanks!!
billing/coding from home [2008-06-03]
I have over 12 yrs experience in medical billing/coding. I am wanting to work from home to supplement my income.
Transcription question [2008-05-14]
Hello, I have a few questions. I amcurrently taking a medical transcription course. It actually is the final part of my program I have been taking.I am doing the Hillcrest Medical Center book. I am having lots of trouble with the cases in the book. Trouble hearing them and understanding them. My teacher says that I need to be flexible in my working conditions. See I am doing this transcription in a classroom with about 15 other women that are working all kinds of other things. Lots of talking, and other activities going on. My question is....Is this typical in an office? I have read that typically a Transcriptionist is working in a quite part of the office or at home. Also, transcription isn
My other question is how do you get your foot in the door?? I only have a small amount of experience in an office and, that was a distribution office at that. I have no medical office experience. It is just so hard to get into any place because they want experience. I can Thanks
answer...kinda [2008-05-14]
Well, I am taking a course called Medical Information Tech. It has all the standard office stuff. Like word, excel, access, powerpoint, publisher and standard account. We also have medical coding, terminology, billing and transcription. It is a basic transcription class.
In office MT [2008-05-14]
I cannot speak for everybody, but I do work in an office as the only Transcriptionist and do not have an area off by myself (wish I did), and yes, there are overhead pages, phones ringing, people talking, people running faxes, printers, and just general chaos most of the time. It is difficult to concentrate on what you are doing. Oh, almost forgot - most people in the office just come to my desk and start talking or asking questions while I have my headphones on.This has been my experience with working in a medical office.
For those wanting to kow about Coding [2008-05-10]
TO answer the burning question upfront, Ihascharts showing averages for coders based on city, state, etc... but II am in northern IL and the average arond here isaround $16/hr starting, and once you have at least 2yrs exp. you can expect a nice increase in that number as well as offers to do coding from home. I have been working in a multi-specialty clinic for a year now as a receptionist, were among other duties, I also code. I let it be know whenI began there that I was in school for coding and did not plan to stay forever unless they could incorporate me into exclusively a coding position (within resonable time.) Happily, I am now transitioning to that very position as soon as a replacement is found for me at thefront desk. I have always told othersa good way to get into coding is to find at least a part-time jobin a clinic or medical records dept somewhere, while in coding classes; let your future intentions be known, ask if you can help with any coding along the way (in some clinics it is the receptionists doing all the coding because of shortness of coders). Secondly, if you go to Ahima.org you can get a national list of approved coding programs according to type of certificate/degree level, online vs on-site,etc... If anyone has more questions feel free to email me as I don't come here too often.
I think the pay is about the same for coders as MTs..(sm) [2008-05-07]
I see jobs advertised for coders a lot at 2 local hospitals around where I live. There are other hospitals in outlying smaller towns that have jobs occasionally. I haven It may be hard to break into coding,but even at age 55, I want to try. III have to earn regular money and not just when work happens to be in the system. I still think I will continue to look into switching to coding.
medical coding [2008-04-27]
I am going to do the same thing. I went into transcription 17 years ago, because at that time the pay was better than medical assistant, which I went to school for. Over that time, I have tried to change careers and even have a degree in visual communications (a lot of technology, etc) and am a senior at a big 10 school finishing a degree, BUT, because of the stereotypes of transcriptionist, it is very difficult.
I am going to finish the BA degree as well as getting a medical coding certificate from this same big 10 school. (ICD-9 and CPT, etc. -- not medical billing and coding). What do you think about that? Are there many 32-hour part-time jobs or 36 hours jobs for coders in hospitals? I have worked in hospitals for 17 years.
Medical coding career is better than MT [2008-04-01]
For those MT's who are planning to get in to medical coding, i would like to say that medical coding is far better career than MT.
I was a MT for two years and then switched to coding. I feel like jumping into a heaven. Moneywise, coding is 10 times better than MT. The job is cool and once you finish your training and OJT period, then everything becomes fine. So go for coding.
Job prospects are good. There is huge shortage of medical coders in US. Also, coders are required in Pharma industry and Clinical Research, so growth prospects are also good.
for more info on medical coding check http://medicalcodingindia.blogspot.com/
Check some local hospitals ... (sm) [2008-04-01]
If that have electronic medical records, they most often have remote coders. Good luck!!!
I think you should go with the online course at AHIMA [2008-03-31]
AHIMA (http://www.ahima.org)is the accrediting agency for medical coding courses, i.e., if your course is not approved by AHIMA, your certificate is probably not worth the paper it is printed on. That doesn't mean that you won't be qualified or won't get work as a coder, but you may as well go with the AHIMA course if you haven't already started with Career Step. (I didn't see Career Step on the approved list.) You can also get certified online with the AHIMA course after you finish the course. As with any coding course, completion of the course does not mean you are certified. You have to take a test for that.
Medical Coding [2008-03-05]
Can anyone help me out getting material for coding certification? I have been in the field of Transcription for 4 years and I want to get a coding certification and want to shift my career to medical coding.
Medical Coding [2008-03-05]
Can anyone help me out getting material for coding certification? I have been in the field of Transcription for 4 years and I want to get a coding certification and want to shift my career to medical coding. Please mail me to vijaydharur@yahoo.co.in if you have anything to help me out in this regard
Medical Transcription Training [2008-03-05]
I was wondering if anyone had taken the Medical Transcription course at Exact-Med-UTTC Transcription Training. It seems to be long and expensive, but says once you finish you are at acute care level 4 dictation. I'm not really familiar with all this and was wondering if this would really give me an advantage to finding a job.
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