Practice Management Alert
Reader Question:
Consider This Route for More Flexibility
Published on Thu Sep 05, 2019
Question: I’m currently a practice manager, but I’m thinking of seeking the credentials to specialize in medical coding so I can look for a job that is remote. What’s the market outlook on medical coding jobs? Will there still be jobs by the time I am certified? Iowa Subscriber Answer: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of medical coders is expected to grow 13 percent from 20162026, which is faster than the average occupation. The median annual wage for coders was around $40,350 in May 2018, the Bureau says, and while many coders worked in offices, some were remote.
Other Articles in this issue of
Practice Management Alert
- Best Practices:
Embrace LGBTQ+ Patient Populations
Making patients feel comfortable and supported is common sense. Everyone, regardless of political or religious [...] - Security and Compliance:
Don't Fall Prey to Incidental PHI Disclosure
Training employees in the specifics could prevent a breach down the line. Complying with the [...] - HR Corner:
Utilize Job Descriptions
You know what your staff does, but write it down anyway. If you have a [...] - Reader Question:
Make Accommodations Equal
Question: If an employee refuses to get a flu shot for religious reasons, can our office [...] - Reader Question:
Seek Evidence of Immunity
Question: Our practice is in a state that just removed religious exemptions for refusing vaccinations required [...] - Reader Question:
Emergency Preparedness Rule May not Apply
Question: Does the federal emergency preparedness rule apply to a physician’s office that only has a [...] - Reader Question:
Consider This Route for More Flexibility
Question: I’m currently a practice manager, but I’m thinking of seeking the credentials to specialize in [...]
View All
