Train at Home
Medical billing from home is a fast growing career. According to Salary.com, the national average salary of a medical biller is between $28,000- $34,000 as of July 2009. Many medical billers work in hospitals, private practices, and a growing number are telecommuting from home. Thanks to today's technology, you can train at home to become a medical biller.
Instructions
1. A huge part of medical billing is medical coding. You will also be expected to be trained in a wide aspect of areas. A typical medical and coding course will include, but not limited to : medical coding, anatomy/physiology, insurance claims, medical terminology, medical administration, and much more.
2. To pursue your career in medical billing from home, you will want to search online for schools offering this course. Training can range from 9 months to a year. There are numerous online schools, including colleges and universities to offer online medical billing training that you can do 100% at home.
3. Once you do an online search for "online medical billing training", you will be overwhelmed with all the choices. Training can be quite expensive, so you want to be sure you are not throwing your money away.
Here is what you should look for:
1. Accreditation
This basically tells you that the curriculum is approved by an educational committee and they have teaching standards in place.
2. Support
Before you choose a school, talk with the staff and support. Ask any and all questions possible. Make sure you will have 100% support should you ever need help with your studies.
3. Job Placement
You want to choose a school that offers job placement support once you are certified. Before choosing, also ask about the graduates employment rate after certification.
4. Fast Track
The sooner you graduate, the sooner you can get in the field and start earning. Ask about any fast track options that will allow you to get certified or sometimes you may be able to find employment about halfway through certification, at least an internship.
4. Once you have found the perfect school, complete the registration process. If you are needing financial aid, ask about programs available or a payment plan. Once registration is complete, you will be provided with your student information such as login information, course syllabus, etc.
5. Once you have all your student information, you may also have books and supplies mailed to you. While waiting for the required books, start setting up a schedule. Training at home offers great flexibility, however you want to commit to a minimum amount of hours per week. Be sure to schedule in any class meetings or conference calls you may need to attend.
6. Complete your course as outlined. Contact your school's support with any questions. Once you have completed the course and passed the required tests, you will be certified.
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