Medical Biller/Medical Coder
Medical Billers/Medical Coders are employed by healthcare facilities to review a patient’s medical records and assign billing codes to procedures a patient receives during treatment. These codes are used by insurance companies or other third-party payers to determine the patient’s benefits under their plan.
Medical Billing/Medical Coding professionals may work remotely in their home or in an office of a medical facility including hospitals, physicians’ offices or clinics. In addition to basic office skills like filing, typing and managing paperwork, this position requires considerable knowledge about medical terminology and medical coding along with strong communication skills.