How does online medical billing and coding degrees compare to the vocational schools?
scolded soul asked:
I have 20 yrs exp in dental billing and some experience in medical billing, how can I get more experience in medical billing. Most employers want at least two years of experience. I would be willing to start off part-time at reduced salary in order to gain the experience. Any suggestions?
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I have 20 yrs exp in dental billing and some experience in medical billing, how can I get more experience in medical billing. Most employers want at least two years of experience. I would be willing to start off part-time at reduced salary in order to gain the experience. Any suggestions?
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
My advice: Just apply.
My first job was a medical receptionist, and that involved some duties in medical billing.
Just apply for a position in medical billing, or as a medical receptionist. ♫♪♫♪♫♪
December 25th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Medical coding and billing only needs vocational education. One can train in person at a vocational school or they can train online w/ a vocational school. For billing only, you usually do not need 2 years experience. For medical coding in a doctor’s office you also do not need 2 years experience. Hospital coders need experience and usually high level certification through AAPC or AHIMA. To code for a local doctor’s office, you simply need the vocational training. If you’ve never taken a formal medical billing and/or medical coding/billing program, I suggest that you start there. Your experience will be extremely helpful and you’ll move through training quickly. Then, your skills will be documented w/ formal training and your 20+ years of experience will add quite a bit to an impressive resume. Saida
December 26th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
You can easily compare info about these schools in this site - education.mypressonline.com Paul