Independent Medical Coding, 2nd edition - Softcover

Donna Avila-Weil; Rhonda Regan

9781877810152: Independent Medical Coding, 2nd edition

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1877810150 ISBN 13: 9781877810152

Publisher: Rayve Productions, 2007

The Comprehensive Guidebook for Career Success as a Medical Coder. How to start and successfully run your own professional independent medical coding business. Step-by-step. + How to blend career and lifestyle working when and where you choose. + How to save time and money using latest technology. + How to access a global client base through telemarketing. How would you like to have a job that you can perform while living anywhere you choose? Like Hawaii ... or on your favorite mountain with a breathtaking view ... or on the shore of your favorite lake? Here s more you can be your own boss working from home, and make a good (or great) income while performing a highly-respected profession. Sound too good to be true? Well, it is true and this dream of a profession/life style is being lived today by independent medical coders around the United States and in other countries. There is an enormous and growing demand for skilled medical coders, creating a severe shortage in a large variety of coding situations. Demand greater than supply sounds like a condition that would result in excellent compensation for those on the supply side. That is also true. So, how do you determine if medical coding is the profession for you? If you are already a medical coder, how do you identify and evaluate the rapidly expanding variety of opportunities open to you? Independent Medical Coding, 2nd edition provides answers to these questions and many more.

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About the Author:

Authors Donna Avila-Weil, RHIT, and Rhonda Regan, CCS, CCS-P, have worked extensively in health information management for decades. Avila-Weil has specialized in coding, in medical transcription, directed medical staff services, and provided extensive consulting services during her 30 year career. Regan has performed medical coding for 20 years. She owns her own independent coding and health information management consulting business. Donna lives and conducts her coding, medical transcription, and consulting business in Hawaii, servicing clients across the U.S. Rhonda lives and has her coding and consulting business in the beautiful wine country of Northern California.

Review:

"I felt as if the authors were sitting across from me explaining all the tips of the trade." --ADVANCE for Health Information Professionals

"In uncomplicated language, readers are told how to set up and manage a small medical-coding service. An array of topics ... are concisely presented ... an excellent resource" --Today's Librarian

"a great introduction to entrepreneurship as a medical coder ... this book is an excellent place to start your research ... excellent advice ... nuggets of coding and business savvy ... references and resources that are likely to be worth the cost of the book on their own merits ... accurate description and excellent list of advantages to a coding carer ... honest outline of concerns and issues that you must be prepared to handle ... you'll be able to use chapter after chapter of 'Independent Medical Coding' both at the beginning of your venture and for years to come." --For the Record

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