Question

What professional organizations are available to you as a coder. What are the benefits and disadvantages that you see for each?

Answer 1

The various organizations available for coder are

• American Academy of Professional Coders
• American Health Information Management Association
• Healthcare Billing & Management Association
• Medical Association of Billers
• The Professional Association of Healthcare Coding Specialists

Advantages of coding organization

• In a professional organization, coder receives retention, and job satisfaction.
• The coder gets chance to work with the best coding workforce.
• The coder receives ongoing education updates.

Disadvantage of coding organization

• The coder observes a lot of sitting at a place.
• There is lack of social interaction.