2006 Medical Coding Salary Survey
Thursday, September 14th, 2006
Who Wins The Earnings Race?
Earnings Across the U.S.
Certification takes the gold medal in the race across the starting line for a coding professional looking for a satisfying job with enormous career potential.
Quickly disappearing are the days that an employer fills a coding position in the absence of accreditation or considers the position as simply one that focuses on the application of alphanumeric combinations for claims reimbursement.
Coding has arrived and certification, combined with education, is key to a career fueled by the growing number of regulations governing health care delivery and reimbursement and the focus on service accountability.
Experience becomes its own best negotiator. Read more »