Medical assistant, billing and coding, or a medical transcriptionist... Which is better?

I am studying medical transcription and billing and coding right now, I have been thinking of switching to medical assisting and then also add on transcription or billing and coding to that; all the classes im taking is quarter are just basic information that anyone would need for any job in the medical field so I do not have to worry about messing up my schedule. I'm not sure of the job outlook for a Transcriptionist or an Assistant, or exactly what an Assistants' job discription is and what all the daily duties would be. I could really use some information to help me make a good decision for my career path.

I have a 2 yr old little girl so I don't have much time to think and I have no time worry, which I'm doing right now bc I am worried about making the wrong decision. All I have gotten is just the basic information which doesn't really explain anything about what the career would be like 10, 20, or 30 years down the road. Thanks anyone for responding.

Asked by Ashelynnsmom@yahoo. C 36 months ago Similar questions: Medical assistant billing coding medical transcriptionist Health.

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Medical Coding Is the Way To Go I am a medical billing business owner, mentor, educator and I can tell you from sheer experience that you should go with Medical Coding over the other two. Simply put, this industry is wide open, has been wide open to those that are qualified and will remain wide open 20 years from now. As long as someone goes to see a doctor regardless of where they are (even abroad) there is always the need for a qualified medical coder.

If my student has no prior healthcare experience I have them take medical billing courses first, move on to coding next and then have them sit for the National Certification Exam given by AHIMA or the AAPC. Then I stress them to take that education even further and get them credentialed in other parts of coding and billing such as; HIPAA, Healthcare Consulting, Workman’s Compensation, Information and Security, etc. Just to make sure that they will be very well compensated for their knowledge and expertise when they hit the real world. If my student already has a healthcare background I have them skip the medical billing courses and I send them straight to coding school with everything else I mentioned above.

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1 The three are so very different and require a different motivation. A medical assistant will be involved with patient care, i.e. , drawing blood, labeling urine specimens, holding the vomit pan under the patient's mouth if he gets sick... can you stomach this?

On the good side, a computer can't replace you (yet). A medical transcriptionist is a glorified typist who is trained in the jargon used by doctors dictating medical reports. Often times the transcriptionist can work from home.

Maybe THAT attracts you? The problem is that computer software is available that allows doctors to dictate into a microphone and the COMPUTER will automatically type out the report. This will eventually replace the medical transcriptionists.

The biller and coder makes the money for the hospital or doctor. A good coder brings in a LOT of money and sometimes is shown appreciation, financially. But you have to have an interest in pulling out medical diagnosis and complications from patient charts and converting them to the appropriate billing codes.

The problem with THIS line of work is it, too, will be replaced with computers.

The three are so very different and require a different motivation. A medical assistant will be involved with patient care, i.e. , drawing blood, labeling urine specimens, holding the vomit pan under the patient's mouth if he gets sick... can you stomach this?

On the good side, a computer can't replace you (yet). A medical transcriptionist is a glorified typist who is trained in the jargon used by doctors dictating medical reports. Often times the transcriptionist can work from home.

Maybe THAT attracts you? The problem is that computer software is available that allows doctors to dictate into a microphone and the COMPUTER will automatically type out the report. This will eventually replace the medical transcriptionists.

The biller and coder makes the money for the hospital or doctor. A good coder brings in a LOT of money and sometimes is shown appreciation, financially. But you have to have an interest in pulling out medical diagnosis and complications from patient charts and converting them to the appropriate billing codes.

The problem with THIS line of work is it, too, will be replaced with computers.

2 Just exactly what Mr_M said. Transcription will and has already started to phase out. Medical assisting is pretty limited in terms of income, but billing and coding or administration is where the money is, (unless you go to Medical school and even then you want to choose a specialty to make decent money now).

It can also be very satisfying being part of the financial health of an organization.

Just exactly what Mr_M said. Transcription will and has already started to phase out. Medical assisting is pretty limited in terms of income, but billing and coding or administration is where the money is, (unless you go to Medical school and even then you want to choose a specialty to make decent money now).

It can also be very satisfying being part of the financial health of an organization.

3 In less your going to get your LPN, I wouldn't do medical assistance, as an LPN you have more options, one is a fast growing at home care, and the pay is really better. But some places require shift work. Medical transcription, is a "could work at home" other than that, I have no idea.

Medical billing and coding, is a much needed field, but you have to be perfect, mistakes are not tolerated, and could cause instant firing from the job. Medicaid errors could cost the hospital a fortune and/or court proceedings.. Each has its own plus or minus.

In less your going to get your LPN, I wouldn't do medical assistance, as an LPN you have more options, one is a fast growing at home care, and the pay is really better. But some places require shift work. Medical transcription, is a "could work at home" other than that, I have no idea.

Medical billing and coding, is a much needed field, but you have to be perfect, mistakes are not tolerated, and could cause instant firing from the job. Medicaid errors could cost the hospital a fortune and/or court proceedings.. Each has its own plus or minus.

4 I'm a medical transciptionist, AshelynnsMom. Feel free to PM about that if you want.

I'm a medical transciptionist, AshelynnsMom. Feel free to PM about that if you want.

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