Medical Billing and Insurance Coding Careers

Medical Billing and Insurance Coding — Career Paths

Properly trained Medical Billing and Insurance Coding professionals are in very high demand across the health care industry. Positions exists in all areas of health care including doctors’ offices, insurance companies, hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, or any other health care provider. Examples of career paths for Herzing College graduates include:

• Medical Coder
• Insurance Claims Analyst
• Coding Specialist
• Abstractor
• Medical Office Assistant
• Coding Technician
• Medical Billing Specialist
• Medical Clerk
• Health Information Specialist

Graduates of the Herzing College Medical Billing and Insurance Coding programs will be positioned to work as either a Medical Biller or Medical Coder. They may also choose to incorporate both career paths as some employers seek one person who is capable of performing both functions.

Work environment for careers in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding

Medical Billing and Insurance Coding specialists typically work in an office environment in either a health care facility or agency setting. A typical work week for full-time employees is 40 hours, Monday–Friday with the possibility of paid overtime, depending on the employer. Medical Billing and Insurance Coders often receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes health insurance, paid vacation, and a retirement savings plan such as profit-sharing or 401(k). Some employers have part-time opportunities available as well.

While some Medical Billing and Insurance Coding specialists have special arrangements with an employer to work from home once they graduate, new professionals in this field should expect to work on-location for the first several years in order to gain enough experience before successfully finding an opportunity to work from home.

Medical Billing and Insurance Coding — Career Outlook

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics states that Medical Records and Health Information employment will continue to grow at a rate of 18% through 2016, a rate that is much faster than the average for all occupations. The Bureau also stated that technicians with a strong background in medical coding will especially be in demand.

Further information can be found at US Department of Labor–Bureau of Labor Statistics

Salary surveys

Salaries for Medical Billing and Insurance Coding professionals depend on level of education, experience, credentials earned, and geographic location.

• The American Academy of Professional Coders recently compiled a survey in which over 5,000 members responded. See the result at AAPC Salary Survey
• The American Health Information Management posted the results of their member salary survey from 2006. Review their findings at AHIMA Salary Survey

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Learn more about this growing career field by speaking with one of our Admissions Advisors toll free at 1-866-508-0748 x832. We are happy to provide you with further information about career opportunities and the Herzing College Medical Billing and Insurance Coding and Health Information Management online programs so you can determine which one is right for you.
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