Question

Instructions

1. Read the Case Study Introduction to Professional Billing and Coding Careers found in Chapter 1, page 3 of the textbook:
   
   Elizabeth had nearly completed her course on medical billing and coding. As much as she had enjoyed the class, she was now concerned that she would only have one job choice. She discussed this matter with her instructor.
   
   The instructor explained that with the training Elizabeth had received, she would have opportunities for diverse positions in a variety of medical facilities. Continuing her education by attending seminars in order to be aware of the ever-changing aspects of medical billing would increase her marketability and potential for advancement.
   
2. Afterwards, answer the following questions:
   • Make a list of the pros and cons of possible career options as you currently see them.
   • What medical facilities in your area would be potential employers of medical coders and billers?
   • How would joining professional organizations help you advance your career?

Answer 1

1) pros

Gives more exposure

Benefits financially

Helps to learn a lot

Makes you more social

Cons

Need to be out of comfort zone

Have to stay away from family

Need to manage everything outside home for livelihood

2) they can handle whole reception and Administration department

Can help in making things social for the hospital or firm they work for

Handle whole accounts of the place

Can work on website for the place

Will help in making things online, both payment and appointment

3) joining a professional organization, helps you grow a lot in society, it teaches how you need to behave at places, teaches you regarding patience, teaches the way you have to deal, how you should present yourself, makes you more social and gives you options to interact with some big oersonalities to learn from them, so that you can excel in your work