If you are thinking about taking a course in Medical Billing and Coding or are already in a course or working in the field, then you should be thinking about becoming a Certified Professional Coder with the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Certifications allow medical billers and coders to validate their knowledge and expertise in various medical environments. It will also help you earn approximately 20% more than non-credentialed coders, according to the American Academy of Professional Coders.
These credentials are nationally recognized by employers, physician societies and government organizations.
Being credentialed may also give you and your employer more confidence in your ability to capture lost revenue for the payment risk and protect their practice from unfavorable audits.
As a credentialed billing and coder, doors may open up for you faster in:
• Physician offices or groups
• Hospital-associated physician offices or groups
• Health system-associated physician offices or groups
• Home health agencies
• Physician groups at a university and or in a teaching setting
• Compliance auditors or forensic auditors of physician claims
• Physician billing services
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC)
• Outpatient hospital services not reimbursed by Ambulatory Patient Category (APCs) groups
• If you are a consultant, educator, legal counsel, physician or other care-giver seeking a credential to demonstrate your command of outpatient medical billing and coding for physician services.
So get certified today if you are working in the field. If you are taking a course, be sure to take the certification exam shortly after your course is complete. There are also preparatory classes offered to help you prepare for the certification examination. Do it for yourself. This is a great accomplishment and will bring much more value to your degree.
I am currently attending UMA medical billing and coding program online, I am very happy with my decision to attend UMA, I am looking forward to a wonderful career in this field.
Posted by Lori Carlson | August 12, 2011, 1:25 pmI had been thinking about this course for a long time. I had a job for ICD-9 coding wit on the job training and had a lot of problems. I decided to go ahead and take this course as I had never failed at anything before. UMA has been trememdously supportive.
Posted by Terry Moor | August 12, 2011, 8:06 pmI have been long over due to a life change. I also have always been partial to the medical field. Coding & Billing is the perfect step for me. As hard as it is, I do love the challenge. Thanks to UMA I’m achieving my goals.
Posted by Lisa Binns | August 13, 2011, 9:21 pmHi everyone,
I am currently studying Medical Billing and Coding at UMA. I want to be certified because I plan to be the best I can at what I do. I thank UMA for this opportunity and plan to get the most knowledge and guidance I can from them. My slogan ” I just want to let you know, UMA is the only way to GO!” Good luck and much success for everyone.
Posted by Carolyn Bryant | August 14, 2011, 5:38 amIam starting the second week of the fifth course and I am loving it. I am so excited about finishing the course and being able to have an amazing career as a Medical Biller and Coder. I am also happy to be able to provide a better life for my family.
Posted by Penny E. Rhoads | August 14, 2011, 6:44 amCurrently in the 5th block of BC2020 @ UMA. I think the best reason for me in becoming a Medical Biller and Coder is the simple reason that careers in the medical field are very much needed and in demand for those specifically trained. Not to mention the pay rate is much better than in retail. I have always loved a challenge and this decision to enroll back in a school specialized to work in a medical environment is just the challenge I’d hoped for.
Posted by Kathleen Romano | August 14, 2011, 11:26 amI’m in my 5th session with UMA and having the time of my life with all the information I’m absorbing. This will help me find a job that I’m good at and I like.
Posted by stacey moncrief | August 14, 2011, 7:52 pm