Medical Coding Training Site Re-launched with Updated Content

Feb. 25, 2012 - PRLog -- A medical coding training website, MedicalCodingTraining.com, has re-launched with new information designed to educate those considering a career in the medical coding field. Re-launched medical coding site provides assistance to job seekers and those looking for new career opportunities by outlining the key elements to consider when deciding on a medical coding program.
As deciding on a training program can be difficult, the newly re-launched website is organized into three sections with information on medical coding careers, medical coding training, and medical coding certification. The site provides valuable information for job seekers and those looking for new career opportunities.
MedicalCodingTraining.com highlights careers available in the medical coding field, including the difference between outpatient and inpatient coding. It also provides a detailed job description for a medical coder, salary information, and details on achieving a higher salary once one as entered the field. All of this information is given in the context of data provided by the U.S. Department of Labor regarding industry growth and continued job opportunities in the medical coding field.
In addition to helpful information about medical coding careers, the site also covers medical coding certification as more and more employers are requiring their medical coders to be certified. The site outlines the benefits of certification such as higher earning potential and greater opportunity for advancement, among many others. The site also provides information on the two certifying bodies whose credentials are most recognized within the industry—the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)—and which medical coding certifications each body offers.
The third key element included in the MedicalCodingTraining.com site is medical coding training. Potential job seekers are given tips on the factors to consider when choosing a program, including whether the training they receive will be respected by potential employers. The education section of the updated medical coding training site includes a reference guide for students trying to choose the best medical coding training. The site suggests that students gauge quality training programs by AHIMA approval and the opinions of employers, among other things.
Another valuable aspect of MedicalCodingTraining.com is a free typing test that assists in improving typing skills, which are essential in the medical coding field.
For more information on the growth and opportunity in medical coding careers, visit MedicalCodingTraining.com.