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.
2007-07-14 07:25:59 · 6 answers · asked by danielle 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
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.
2007-07-14 16:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like medical coding/billing would be a good start for you. If you don't want to deal with sticking people then go for something else like you mentioned. Ever think of being a pharmacist? There are lots of options out there. Talk with a college adviser.
2016-05-17 11:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by masako 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-14 12:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!
2007-07-14 07:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by Shannon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-14 08:09:05 · answer #5 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-07-14 15:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋