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PMRNC:

--- Quote ---Also, as a contractor, they must be allowed to work for other companies.  They may choose to only work for you, but if you were ever audited, this is one of the things they look for.  A non-compete clause is a red flag for a tax auditor and not enforceable in many states.
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Ugh I didn't even think of that.. EXCELLENT points.   So do you think it's better than employee's? Seems to me in this line of business the contractor could easily worm their way into your clients?  Maybe it's better expense wise?  What's the appeal over an employee?  I'm just curious. I couldn't get anyone to work for me for double my own salary.. LOL I'm too difficult so I keep things at a level I'm comfortable with and refer the rest out to my awesome networking buddies!

medauthor:
Here is another link

http://www.w-p.com/CM/Articles/The-Proper-Use-of-Independent-Contractors.asp

Markland Medical Billing:
Hello.
Does anyone know if an independent contractor can work in your office without confusing independent contractor relationship?

Also, anyone know of any free medical billing course online or has access to study guides for the certification test?

PMRNC:

--- Quote ---Does anyone know if an independent contractor can work in your office without confusing independent contractor relationship?
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I will defer that to someone who uses independent contractors. My guess is no they shouldn't be working at your office and I'm sure there are IRS guidelines on what would actually constitute an independent contractor ?

Also, anyone know of any free medical billing course online or has access to study guides for the certification test?

No, not free and if you were to find one I would really have to question it's success.
Also there is NO ONE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR MEDICAL BILLING, there are various certifications put out by various associations, but do your research before you put out the money. Many will lead you to believe you will be "NATIONALLY" Certified, well IMHO that's only because they can say that if they sell the course "NATIONALLY"  ??? Putting that aside, the BEST course I have seen and mostly because it is geared towards those who want to start their own business is www.medicalbillingcourse.com  you actually have access to software later on in the chapters and will get to submit practice claims as well. It's VERY well written and we have NUMEROUS members who have gone through this course, they are very hands on and support is wonderful.  I always tell people, their certification you receive is ONLY as good as the education you receive with it, without that, they are just a few nameless letters next to your name that mean nothing.

jyoung65:
Thank you for all your answers, very enlightening. I did not know that IC give you a price for their services. I thought it was the other way around, you tell them what you pay them for their services. I really would like to hire local IC, only because I would like to meet with them face to face to interview them and have meetings.

Before I hire a IC what are some things, that is a requirement? Is it E&O insurance, business license and to be bonded? So it is the responsibility of the IC, to have their service agreement and I just need to sign it?

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