Aug 30 2009
BTR 30.AUG.2009 – Medical Coders
I noticed that one of my Facebook friends – a young lady whom I’ve known for a number of years – asked for some help on the growing profession of Medical Coding the other night. I knew a little about the profession – mostly that I wish the AMA would extend their codes to cover Alternative Medical assistance; but that is another post.
So I began Googling the topic. It became an interesting and informative search. This is what I came up with.
Facebook Medical Coding Groups and Pages
eHOW.com
DocuCoders.com
AHIMA
What are the current job prospects for Medical Coders?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics … Very GOOD; with growth expectations greater than usual.
Job prospects. Job prospects should be very good. In addition to job growth, openings will result from the need to replace technicians who retire or leave the occupation permanently.Technicians with a strong background in medical coding will be in particularly high demand. Changing government regulations and the growth of managed care have increased the amount of paperwork involved in filing insurance claims. Additionally, health care facilities are having some difficulty attracting qualified workers, primarily because employers prefer trained and experienced technicians prepared to work in an increasingly electronic environment with the integration of electronic health records. Job opportunities may be especially good for coders employed through temporary help agencies or by professional services firms.
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