Yes, you should always bring your best manners, your sense of professionalism, and even a series of thoughtful questions to ask the hiring manager to any interview for a medical billing job. However, according to career guru, Amanda Augustine, there’s one physical item you should never forget to bring with you. Whether it is for […]

We see it everywhere in our busy modern lives. People working two or three jobs; managing households, raising children, paying mortgages, taking care of elderly parents and the myriad other tasks that comprise the day-to-day for millions of Americans. It has been getting worse. Even holidays, traditionally time set aside for quiet reflection and relaxation, […]

What kind of person is best suited for a career in medical billing and coding? And what type of personality is most likely to succeed in medical billing classes online? The logical assumptions hold up to scrutiny. For example, the medical billing specialist must be able to handle stress well. This profession demands long […]

One of the best things about studying medical billing and coding online with the Allen School is the unbelievable freedom that comes with it. You can pretty much take your studies with you wherever you go, as long as you have a reliable laptop and a good wireless signal. That means, if your family is...

The Federal government has mandated an upgrade to the processes involved in medical billing and coding to improve such things as fraud detection/prevention, reimbursement accuracy and data collection needed to support the new ACA-driven healthcare system. A recent Congressional panel included Panelist Sue Bowman, MJ, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA, AHIMA’s senior director of coding policy...