{"id":9685,"date":"2019-05-02T16:41:40","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T16:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/?p=9685"},"modified":"2021-07-20T20:53:43","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T20:53:43","slug":"billing-and-coding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/blog\/billing-and-coding\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Healthcare Career &#8211; Medical Billing and Coding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0px;\" src=\"\/\/my.visme.co\/embed\/vdj117dp-mbc-blog\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">What is a Certified Professional Coder?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a medical billing and coding professional, you will process medical bills and records to ensure that patients are billed properly and that their records are accurate. As a medical billing and coding professional, you\u2019ll have the fulfillment of working in an industry that impacts and serves people, while also being able to use your clerical and organizational skills in the process.<br \/>\nIt is the behind-the-scenes work of medical billers and coders that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. As a medical billing and coding specialist, you must be organized when handling and coding patient records; you must be detail-oriented when billing client visits to avoid any billing errors; and you must maintain confidentiality, as each patient\u2019s bills and records cannot be shared with others.<\/p>\n<p>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/blog\/what-you-can-do-with-a-medical-billing-and-coding-degree\/\">What You Can Do With a Medical Billing and Coding Degree<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y6NB4gMdgHE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">What is the job outlook for a Certified Medical Billing and Coding professional?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm\">Medical Billing and Coding Specialist<\/a> is expected to grow at 13%, which is much higher than the national average of 7% for all occupations.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">What certification will I need?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Certified Professional Coder credential through the American Academy of Professional Coders is a leading medical coding certification in the healthcare industry.<\/p>\n<p>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/bryanu.edu\/blog\/tips-for-landing-a-job-as-a-medical-billing-coding-specialist\/\">Tips for Landing a Job as a Medical Billing &amp; Coding Specialist<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Where do I go for medical coding training?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many medical billing and coding schools to choose from as you begin your search to further your education. Bryan University offers a <a href=\"\/programs\/allied-health-2\/medical-billing-and-coding-2\/\">medical coding course<\/a> that is designed to be completed within 70 weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Certified Professional Coder? As a medical billing and coding professional, you will process medical bills and records to ensure that patients are billed properly and that their records are accurate. 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