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John Richards - who has written 46 posts on Medical Billing Guides.

John Richards has been in the Medical Billing and Coding field for a number of years and is a guest Author on this blog. He provides a unique perspective into the industry with his 15 years of medical management experience in a busy office setting. John is committed to seeing this area of information understood by all who listen and hopes to encourage other to enter into this exciting area of the medical field.

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Selecting Among Medical Billing Coding Schools

Monday, June 27, 2011

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Medical billing coding schools are an essential part of the process to becoming a medical biller and coder.  Having the proper training for the job is a crucial part of understanding why this area of the medical industry is important to its overall functioning.  Many practices are now outsourcing their billing departments to others in [...]

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Show You Are An Asset And Obtain A Medical Billing Certification

Saturday, June 25, 2011

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The need for medical billing and coding specialists is growing.  With this growing need comes a flood of advertisements encouraging you to join the workforce as a medical biller.  If you are tired of working a dead end job and you want to better your life, consider the benefits of going to school for a [...]

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Medical Billing School Adviser

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

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A medical billing school is an excellent career option for students who want to work in the health care industry. Instead of dealing with patients, students will focus on numbers and processing forms. A good school should provide you with the skills and habits that are needed to become a billing specialist. The Basics In [...]

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Reap The Rewards Of Medical Coding Classes

Sunday, June 19, 2011

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There are fewer educational directions that reward students so well and so quickly as enrolling in medical coding classes. Considering the average salary of a Certified Procedural Coder, course programs are a relatively quick process from registration to graduation and testing that pays handsomely. It is an excellent choice for people who have a lot [...]

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Why Some Medical Facilities Consider Claims Processing Services

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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Within the medical billing and coding profession, it is important to have some reliable claims processing services.  When claims are improperly processed, it can lead to many delays and problems that result in late reimbursements for medical practices.  It is possible to take care of these needs in house, but these days, many medical practices [...]

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Variables To Consider Concerning Medical Coders Salary

Friday, June 10, 2011

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There are a variety of factors to consider when determining what a medical coders salary might be. Some of these factors include years of experience, city or state of employment, certification, specialty skills, company size, hospital or employer type and many more. It is necessary to understand the key factors that will help you determine [...]

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The Benefits Of Hiring DME Billing Services

Monday, June 6, 2011

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If you run a medical practice, consider the benefits of hiring outsourced DME billing services.  DME billing service providers can be a cost-effective way to process and collect medical billing claims.  While some practices prefer hiring employees directly, wise practice owners have shifted their focus to outsourcing.  If you want to lower your operational costs [...]

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Medical Coding At Home: How To Determine The Job Fit

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

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Medical coding at home should be perfect for people who want to stay close to their family while bringing home the bacon.  These days, nobody can resist the lure of telecommuting for reasons that are obvious. Just one of these is the actual commute to and from work, which can be stressful for many especially [...]

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The Benefits Of Medisoft Billing

Monday, May 30, 2011

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There are many options in billing software available in the medical insurance billing and coding industry.  One of those options is Medisoft billing.  Medisoft medical billing software is a certified electronic health record solution flexible enough to adapt to an individual practice in many specialty fields of health care.  Medisoft billing software also has a [...]

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Learn Medical Billing Online

Saturday, May 28, 2011

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Medical billing jobs are one of the fastest growing occupations in the healthcare industry. Recently the government and insurance companies have been spending more money and time investigating fraudulent insurance claims. Since this has happened, many positions have opened up in the healthcare industry. Medical billing can provide you with a good yearly salary, whether [...]

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