As a medical coder, you will assign specific numeric codes to medical services, procedures and diagnoses. Allied’s Medical Coding teaches you how to apply the right code in the right place and streamline the medical billing process. From knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT codes to reimbursement issues, you will be ready to play an important part in a medical office.
Friday, January 15, 2010
According to the HWS Labor Market Pulse Index, the health care industry is on the rise throughout the nation. This quarterly barometer is used to measure the growth of the health care workforce in local markets. In the fourth quarter of 2009, it shows that there was a growing demand for health care workers in a number of regions, including California and parts of the Midwest and Southwest.
Here are some findings:
- Demand is growing fastest in Sacramento, Riverside and San Bernardino, Calif., and in other national cities, including Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Dallas
- A large percentage of the growth is due to newly announced plans to expand existing organizations and larger facility openings
- The HWS Labor Market Pulse Index tracks the 30 largest markets - there was a 19.5 percent increase overall in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the third quarter of 2009, and was up 17.3 percent compared to one year ago
What does this mean for your
medical coding career? As the health care industry continues to expand and grow, there will be opportunities for trained professionals nationwide. Call (888) 822-2923 to learn more.
(Source: Healthcare Finance News, Richard Pizzi, Editor)
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