2007-01-19 08:52:31 · 5 answers · asked by faridrahbar@sbcglobal.net 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
it's cheaper if you can find a tech school that has a class but yes additional classes are needed
2007-01-19 08:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by Mikentab R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently in Medical Office Technology courses. I have already taken my insurance coding parts and plan to graduate this year. It's helpful when taking this route in a career to get education of the subjects. Alot of employers in the medical field require that you are CCS(Certified Coding Specialist) or CCS-P(Certified Coding Specialist-Physician). You can't get these certifications without knowing ICD or CPT medical coding. It's not easy to learn either. You really have to be an investigator to find the right code for the right operation or right disease. I strongly advise taking some courses before getting your certifications. Good Luck.
2007-01-19 17:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by darkchild39702 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but college never hurts anything. There are some good courses and certifications that will enable to work in this area effectively. Check on-line and with the local community college. Also talk to people already doing it and employer. Ask them what they did or what courses etc. they took.
Good Luck
2007-01-19 16:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by jkm65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, although it is most likely preferred. However, experience is probably the most important thing necessary. Sometimes working in clerical positions ect will help you qualify for medical billing. Just have a great personality, good with numbers.
2007-01-19 16:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-19 17:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋