Medical Coding on demand

Question

Hello There,

Does anyone know about medical coding, are they on demand, is there any fututre, if so please let me know. then i can decide what i want o do in my life

Answer 1

they are in demand in large hospitals but not so much at smaller offices. There are billing and coding jobs at PureMedicalJobs.com

Answer 2

According to the website for US Labor Statistics, the job prospects are good. However, you should know that, in certain areas, the job market has become saturated with coders. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm

If I were you I would try to get an associates degree in Health Information Technology or Healthcare Administration. I would suggest looking at your community colleges website and see what degrees they offer. If you want, there are also some schools that offer online medical coding courses.

The American Academy of Professional Coders offer 3 certifications in coding. Do some research on their website and find out more information.  http://www.aapc.com/