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Careers in Medical Coding


Medical coding and medical billing are two of the fastest growing work from home professions in the country. Every insurance company employs a staff of coders, and hospitals and clincs will always need billers. This high demand position is expected to grow by over 30% in the next 5 years. Better yet, many of these companies will hire coders to work out of their homes due to the associated high cost of office overhead. As a trained coder, you can earn over $35,000 a year working from the comfort of your own home. This page contains all the info you need to get started in a career in medical coding. This includes information about finding medical coding jobs and medical coding certification.

Free Medical Coding Course


If you're not sure if medical coding is right for you, take the free introductory course offered here before enrolling in a full course. This intro course gives you an introduction to the medical coding profession, some basic medical terminology and a look at the work done by a medical coder. This will give you a taste of the field and help determine if you will pursue a career in this exciting profession. Registration is free. Click here for the FREE introductory medical billing/coding course

Medical Coding Jobs


While there are a lot of medical coding jobs out there, you will need a good coding course to prepare you well enough to handle the demands of the job. Upon course completion, most (if not all) course providers will be unable to offer you a job. You will have to search for a job as is the case in any other profession, but that shouldn't discourage you. There are many places where medical coding jobs are posted, and some can be found on the work at home jobs section.

Medical Coding Frequently Asked Questions


The medical coding frequently asked questions page is a list of the most commonly asked questions about the medical coding profession. Have a look to see if this list answers any of your questions about the field, or you can submit a question of your own to the FAQ. Click here for the medical coding FAQ.

What is Medical Coding Anyway?


If you're unsure what exactly medical coding is, read this first. Medical coding is similar to medical billing and medical transcription, but with important differences. Click here for information about the medical coding profession



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