1. The Art of Medical Billing and Coding— A Doctor’s Key to getting paid!
By Maria Colella
New Utrecht High School

2. What is Medical Billing and Coding?
Medical billing and coding is the
practice of helping physicians
and health care centers get
reimbursed for services given to their patients.
A billing service can be home-based
and started gradually. It’s ideal for
people who want to be self-employed
and become entrepreneurs.

3. Occupational Outlook
Insurance companies and the government are spending more time and money researching for ways to control claims’ fraud, abuse and “medical necessity” issues.
This need has increased the demand for expert billers and coders.

4. Medical Billers and Coders Career Tracks
Billing specialist
Patient Account Representative
Electronic Claims Processor
Billing Coordinator
Coding Specialist
Claims Analyst
Reimbursement Specialist
Medical Collector
Claims Processor
Claims Reviewer
Private Consultant

5. Medical Billing and Coding Career Ladder

6. The Medical Biller and Coder’s Work Description
Explains insurance benefits to patients and clients
Accurately completes claim forms
Handles day-to-day medical billing procedures
Adheres to each insurance carrier’s policies and procedures
Prompts billing to insurance companies
Documents all activities using correct medical terminology
Schedules appointments

7. COMPENSATION Pay levels depend on experience, credential and education
Annual Salary Ranges
Entry-Level:
$20,000-$30,000
Certified Coders:
$25,000-$60,000
Coder Consultants: $100,000 - $120,000

8. Tips on getting H I R E D!! KNOW HAVE BE Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Basic math skills
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Strong sense of ethics
Computer proficient
Attentive to details
HAVE BE

9. National Major Players

10. Love Tips Job Security Personal Satisfaction Challenge
Rewarding Experience
Enjoy learning-by-doing
See potential to start own business

11. Specific courses in High School
Medical Terminology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Computer Application
Biology
Business Math
Health Education

12. Training can be obtained from any of the following:
2-year college
(Associate Degree)
Technical school
(Diploma)
Certificates from correspondence courses
Home-study program
(Certificate)
National Certification must be obtained at the end of this training

13. 2-Year College A.S. in Office Administration and Technology
A.S. in Office Administration and Technology
Certification in Medical Billing and Coding
CTF 25 Introduction, Terminology and Coding (T) CTF 26 Procedures and Coding
(CPT-4 and ICD-9-CM) (T)
CTF 27 Electronic Billing and Clinical Practice (T)

14. Technical School On line training http://www.chubbinstitute.com

15. CERTIFICATION
The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Certification (CBCS)
is given by the
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
upon completion of training
and/or degree.

16. Employers who’ll hire you!

17. Employers who would hire college graduates
Medical/Dental Private Practices

18. Employers who would hire H.S. Students
Facilities in the Community
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Medical Group Practices Home Health Agencies Clinics

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