MEDICAL CODING - Q & A
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Q. Why do people become Medical Coding Specialists?
A. Because they can make good money and have a skill that is in great demand-working at home or in a medical office.
Q. Do all Medical Coding Specialists work at home?
A. No. There are many jobs in offices, clinics and hospitals. However, the journal of the largest professional coders association states that 'home coding is on the rise'.
Q. Are there other advantages?
A. Yes. Security. People will always need doctors, and doctors will always need to submit properly coded records to be reimbursed for their services.
Q. Is Medical Coding easy to learn?
A. Yes. We show you step by step how to code all the medical procedures in the proper form.
Q. Do I need any previous education or experience?
A. You need no previous medical experience. You must be able to read, write and understand directions to begin the course. As you progress, you will need to develop some typing skills. If you don't currently know how to type, we can counsel you on the best typing tutorials to use for your specific skill level.
Q. What is the earnings range for a Medical Coding Specialist?
A. Because salaries vary from one place to another, we suggest you inquire in your area. We think you'll be pleased at what you discover.
Q. Who will I be working for?
A. Medical Coding Specialists work for hospitals, physician practices, clinics, home health agencies, managed care and long-term care facilities, HMO and PPO offices, insurance providers and government agencies.
Q. How much work is available?
A. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the demand will increase much faster than average.
Q. How will I find work when I'm ready?
A. U.S. Career Institute offers continuing graduate support. We show you how to contact employers and present your credentials. When we receive job requests from employers, we keep this information for our graduates.
Q. Is U.S. Career Institute accredited?
A. Yes. U.S. Career Institute is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for distance learning schools. Because of this, our curriculum, faculty, administrative procedures, and policies are frequently reviewed to ensure that we continue to meet the DETC's exceptionally high standards of quality.
Q. What other credentials does U.S. Career Institute have?
A. U.S. Career Institute has been a state-approved school since it was established more than twenty years ago. Since that time thousands of men and women have received our training. If in the future you wish to transfer USCI credits, you should check with the receiving institution because requirements vary from place to place and U.S. Career Institute makes no representation regarding transferability of credits.
Q. If I'm in the military can I be reimbursed for my tuition?
A. U.S. Career Institute is qualified under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, or DANTES program. Military personnel, including those on active duty or reserve, may be eligible for partial reimbursement of tuition upon graduation. For reimbursement information contact your DANTES education officer before you enroll.
Q. Will my employer reimbursement for my tuition?
A. Some students may be eligible for full or partial reimburse of their tuition by their employers. Your company may be able to take advantage of The Employee Education Assistance Act (IRS Code, Section 127). Check with your supervisor or personnel department.
Q. Are there any extras I must buy?
A. You'll only need access to a CPT and ICD-9 Coding Manual. You may prefer to purchase one or we can tell you where to locate a library that has one available.
Q. What is the potential for advancement?
A. As a Medical Coding Specialist, your earnings grow with your experience.
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