Medical Billing From Home

Consider beginning by pursuing your Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding as well as industry-recognized certifications, such as the CCS, CCA or CPC. Once you've established your knowledge and skills, explore jobs online. Try including 'remote' as a keyword in your job search to pull up any opportunities that will allow you to work in medical billing from home.

At DeVry, we offer 100% online medical billing and coding programs that can help you gain the knowledge you need to pursue roles in this dynamic field.

In this program, you will learn about essential skills such as:

• Medical Terminology - Get familiar with medical terms covering anatomy, conditions, medical procedures, medications and more.
• Health Services and Information Systems - Learn about current software and systems used in the healthcare industry.
• Health Insurance and Reimbursement - Understand the forms, processes and systems used to submit claims for reimbursement.
• Processing Information – Hone your attention to detail in recordkeeping and medical coding.
• Document and Record Information - Practice entering, transcribing and storing medical information digitally.
• Current Procedural Terminology – Understand the language used to report physician and healthcare services.
• Classification of Medical Data – Learn to ensure data integrity through accurate medical coding.

According to the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)’s 2022 Medical Coding Salary Survey, 51% of the respondents reported that technology enables them to work from home with HIPAA-compliant access to electronic health records. That being said, remember that remote work capabilities are ultimately at the discretion of each individual employer and opportunities may vary.