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Is the medical coding/billing a good career field to go into?


I am thinking of going to school to be a health information technician. Does anyone know what the entry level pay is, and is this a good field to go into.

I was very fortunate to actually get experience working in medical coding and billing without actually going to school for it. When I was a kid I babysat for my neighbors and when I got out of high school I went to work in his Chiropractic office. They taught me billing firsthand and now I have over 6 years of experience in the field. Its not what I'm going to school for now but I'm still working in that field because its great money and easy to find a job doing it. Now I'm an office manager for a different chiropractor so theres room for advancement too. Theres so many opportunities out there for people who know what they're doing! I think it would be a great move for you.
Danielle, I just finished my medical billing and coding classes and I'm waiting to take my clinical in August. I live in Houston, Texas and the starting pay is anywhere from $13.00-$35.00. There is a huge demand for HIT's in Texas but I'm sure they are in demand everywhere. My boyfriend lives in Arkansas and I'm thinking about moving there when I get finished with my clinical and I know that HIT's are high in demand there as well. I really enjoyed my classes and I'm looking forward to starting my new career! Good luck!
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Are You kidding? The American Health System is begging for people who are prepared to work in this field. Get qualified and start making a career for Yourself! There are so many opportunities for advancement.
It's a good career. I don't know how much they pay because I never worked as a coder. I was a Medical Records tech and I personally hated it. But it is a good field to start a career in if that's what you want, and you should be able to get a job anywhere you go.
As a healthcare provider I can tell you the field for good billing and coding technicians is wide open and much appreciated. You have to ''know your stuff". It's not a easy field.....you have to know medical terms and insurance companies as well as Medicare and Medicaid. But if you are good.....you're needed.
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