HOME ABOUT US MEDICAL CODING SERVICES MEDICAL CODING SERVICES QUOTE Careers CONTACT US BLOG info@pdnseek.com Medical Coding Training The concept may be new to some of us, but medical coding training (and certification) is popular and demanding. Certified medical coders require extensive training and certification for most medical coder jobs regardless of on-site or off-site coding positions. Medical records coders or transcriptionist positions are a combination of medical, insurance and IT sectors. Medical coding is a process that involves coding methodologies for documentation, service reimbursement and legal issues. Medical coding involves stating a patient’s medical claims to their appropriate insurance companies or to Medicare, Medicaid or state health pools. Most companies follow the same procedures of Medical Coding(ICD-9, CPT, etc.), regardless of whether the firm is private or a government-run or municipal hospital. Medical coding training allows coders to interpret services and code accordingly. These standardized codes are essential for billing insurance companies. Usually, medical claims are presented to insurance companies with the transmission of medical bills through electronic means. These jobs involve a lot of computer usage and require skill with basic IT technologies. Contact PDN for Medical Coding Seminars and Workshops Medical Coding Training for Coding Methodologies A medical coding specialist is a person who is aware of coding procedures and has extensive medical coding training. Duties require computer literacy, and the ability to work with different healthcare providers and insurance companies. Other duties include handling charges, submitting different claims, replies to inquiries done from medical insurers, and following up on payments or reimbursements that are overdue. Medical coders are aware of different procedures and billing regulations including CPT and ICD-9 methodologies. Medical coding specialists are responsible for reviewing charges and submitting claims to health insurance providers. The work of a specialist can be in a doctor’s office, private or government clinic, billing services (off-site or on-site), hospitals, dentist’s offices, assisted living centers, insurance companies, healthcare facilities, and many more settings. Medical Coding Training Courses Medical coding training courses are offered online or on college or university campuses. To get into a training program for insurance companies, you need to have a high school diploma or any other equivalent qualification, and usually a college degree specialized in medical coding services. Usually, some students opt for medical coding training online, while others opt for traditional college training, so the duration of medical coding training may vary. A full time course may take up to four months, while a part time training can go from 6 months to 12 months depending on course load. A Satisfying Career Requires Ongoing Medical Coding Training Once one has certification in medical coding training, job salaries can range depending on where you work – such as in a doctor’s office, a clinic, an insurance company, a hospital, or for a medical coding services company. Salaries can be from $10 to $ 40 per hour depending on your knowledge, experience and talent. If you are planning for a potential future path that would provide you with a good income, then this job may be right for you. With medical billing and coding training, a job as a certified coder can be rewarding, both as a career and with a good salary. One additional note, many medical coding services provide (or require) additional medical coding training. PDN provide not only requires your to continue your medical coding training, but also provides various workshops to facilitate your continued education. Professional Dynamic Network Corporate Office 600 Holiday Plaza Drive Suite 540 Matteson, IL 60443 Phone: (708)747-4361 Fax: (708)747-7057 Contact Us What does 3+6= * Follow Us Home | About Us | Medical Coding Services | Employment | Contact Us | Blog | Sitemap ©2009 - 2021 Professional Dynamic Network, Inc. | Privacy policy. All rights reserved. | Built and Powered by WSI