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Great Reasons to be in Medical Billing & Coding

Currently, medical coders and billers enjoy high demand in the healthcare industry. Many work in hospitals, private practices, and billing firms. Medical coding and billing are exciting careers! Due to the constant need for healthcare based on global epidemiology, these employers are constantly in need of medical coders and billers.

You can get into the healthcare industry with a low barrier to entry by earning a medical coding and billing certification like one offered by the NHA, or National Healthcareer Association. Getting into medical coding and billing has so many perks. Here’s why you should make the switch! This is an administrative role that lets you make a difference in the lives of your patients.

There’s great money in it.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the median salary for medical coding and billing specialists is $44,090. A medical coder or biller can earn more than the average salary, though. A medical coding specialist can earn several certifications to advance their coding knowledge and experience. They also give you a chance to advance your career.

You can get to work quickly and start earning great pay.

To become a professional Medical Billing and Coding Specialist you don’t need to spend years in school. You can begin your career in just over 8 months with the Online Medical Coding and Billing program at Career College of the Pacific. As a result, you will be prepared to earn additional highly regarded certifications to boost your salary and validate your skills further.

Great job stability (means there is usually high demand for what you do).

The United States is experiencing an aging population, which means that people are living longer and longer, making medical coders essential to every medical facility. More doctors visits means more claims need to be submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement, thereby creating an ever-increasing demand for medical coders and billers.

You can improve the lives of others.

It’s not just doctors and nurses who save lives, medical coders and billers can do the same. It doesn’t matter if you work at the patient’s bedside, you can make a difference to their well-being and happiness as well. Coders and billers are responsible for ensuring healthcare providers receive the correct compensation for the falls they provide and helping patients maximize their insurance benefits. Healthcare could not function without medical coders and billers. A patient’s ability to receive care in the future may be affected by improper billing or coding.

There are many exciting places for you to work.

Medical billers and coders often have the option of working from home since remote work allows them to work more flexible and save on commuting costs. You can also choose to work for a variety of different types of medical facilities if you want. A facility with millions of patients or one with 50 patients is an option for a medical coder. Medical coders can work from home, hospitals, offices, insurance companies, and a variety of other locations. The kinds of codes you will be translating and interacting with may also vary.

There are so many reasons to get into Medical Billing & Coding that we can list them all here, but we know that is a growing career field in Hawai’i that really needs certified medical billers and coders. Get started today at Career College of the Pacific. See you in class!

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