How long does it take to become a medical biller?
December 12th, 2009 by admin
I am in a bad relationship and am trying to get a job that pays more so i can leave. I have 3 kids and need to make enough to support them? How much do they make?
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check out penn foster school online im taking it now you can finish in 6mon or up to 18mon it has great payment plan $47/mon
email me at auntdone2008@yahoo.com about a great job once you complete the program.the school gives a certificate, then you can take the state certification and make more money. avg biller makes 16-18/hr
and a specialty coder can make 18-up good luck
Medical billing and medical coding are two different things. Neither require a certification but for coding it is best to obtain one through AHIMA. Without certification in a doctors off, about $12 an hour to start. With certification a little more. Hospital coders make about $20 an hour but they have a higher level training and credentialing.
If you need a job to support 3 kids and need to train fast and affordably, I suggest looking into Medical Transcription. There are many jobs available. The pay starts out low .. $8 to $10 an hour, but by the end of the first year most MTs earn $18 to $20 an hour AND they work at home, which saves a TON on daycare, commuting, etc.
Training w/ a good school takes about 4 months to a year. You want to choose a school that offers an internship program to help you get working right away.