This is a career that gives you the option of working from home.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of health information specialists including Medical Billing & Coding associates is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.
That’s because the number of medical tests, treatments and procedures is skyrocketing as the U.S. population ages. Today’s physicians are swamped with paperwork. You’ll learn the skills to process medical claims efficiently, handle patient invoices, and get reimbursements for both patients and doctors. Work in pleasant and comfortable offices, or even from home!
Your CCA certificate is recognized in all 50 states. If you ever move, it’s your proof to employers that you received the best training, you know your stuff, and you would make a great addition to their staff.
| New York | $47,512 |
| Philadelphia | $37,743 |
| Washington, DC | $42,547 |
| Atlanta | $33,458 |
| Miami | $35,367 |
| Chicago | $36,245 |
| San Antonio | $34,665 |
| Dallas | $39,291 |
| Phoenix | $40,030 |
| Los Angeles | $33,288 |
| San Diego | $47,882 |
| Seattle | $45,215 |
| New York | $1,024,581 |
| Philadelphia | $754,070 |
| Washington, DC | $863,145 |
| Atlanta | $704,512 |
| Miami | $697,649 |
| Chicago | $718,084 |
| San Antonio | $667,776 |
| Dallas | $768,983 |
| Phoenix | $808,388 |
| Los Angeles | $984,033 |
| San Diego | $873,932 |
| Seattle | $824,651 |
