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Washington Medical Billing and Coding Schools - WA
Published: January 24th, 2010
Medical Coding Schools and Medical Billing Schools
The following are general steps that Washington residents can take if they want to pursue a career in medical billing and coding.
Medical billing and coding specialists in Washington State come from a variety of educational backgrounds. While an undergraduate degree is not a must to enter the field, many individuals find that obtaining an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree online or through medical billing schools in Washington, to be beneficial in preparing them for employment. All online or campus based Washington medical coding schools that an individual is considering should be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The CAHIIM is an autonomous accrediting association that establishes and enforces accreditation standards for medical records and health information educational programs.
Washington’s Continuing Education Requirements for Medical Billing and Coding Specialists
In Washington, continuing education requirements apply only to those individuals with certification. These requirements vary depending upon the level of certification, the number of certifications a specialist holds, and the organization through which the certification or certifications were obtained. Required continuing education credits can range from 10 up to 80 every year or two years, again dependent upon the organization that issued the certifications.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Medical Billing and Coding Professionals in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane and Bellevue, Washington may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the University of Washington Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, Sacred Heart Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center.