Claims coding specialists focus on managing billing claims to the proper party. Their function is critical to every party in the healthcare process, provider, patient and insurer, as they ensure that claims are properly submitted and billed on time.
Requirements: Claims coding specialists often have more than a year of experience working in the medical billing and coding field, an undergraduate degree in an IT or healthcare field, and a CCA or CCS certificate.
Where You Might Work: These professionals work in a variety of healthcare provider locations such as hospitals and physicians' offices, and may also work directly for an insurance company.