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Alaska Medical Billing and Coding Schools

Do you have an interest in the medical field? Are you a detail-oriented individual that would like a career in health care in Alaska without the hands on patient interaction? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of Alaskan people? If any of these apply to you, a career in medical billing and coding could be a great career option for you.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for graduates with an associate degree in medical billing and coding is expected to grow significantly through the next ten years. Recent healthcare legislation increases the need for highly trained medical information technicians. Insurance companies, courts, and government officials will be paying more attention to insurance claims. Highly trained medical information technicians will be in demand.

Medical billing and coding professionals play a critical role in health care providers being compensated for services rendered to patients. Medical procedures are identified by specific codes assigned for coding and billing purposes. The medical biller or coder enters the information in a system to generate a statement of claim.

Medical billing and coding specialists can work in a variety of settings including: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, government agencies and healthcare organizations. These medical professionals primary work with a computer, a phone, special software, and medical documents.

Medical Billing and Coding Professional Salary Outlook

BLS reports the median income for medical record and information technicians as $33,310. Some experienced medical information technicians earn from $35,000-$48,000 annually. The increasing demand for medical information specialists allows them to consistently earn very competitive wages. (Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment & Wages database.)

Interested in exploring correspondence or online medical billing school options?

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Dennis
Dennis
I am a medical biller, a blogger and have 20 years of experience in medical billing, medical billing management, and medical assistant. My background includes positions as a clinical medical assistant, medical records technician, medical office manager, biller, and coder. I am certified by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and by the Practice Management Institute (PMI) as a Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM). As an office manager/biller/coder, I was a member of the Michigan Medical Group Managers, Michigan Medical Billers Association. I also served as a committee member of the Michigan Osteopathic Association of Practice Managers Education Committee.

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