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taylor:
You can't believe how much help this is for me haha. Thank you so much. You said you had less time that your 9-5. That's dependent on the amount of doctors you're working for, right? Also,about how much does it cost to start up? What are the major costs?

  You mentioned good training. Does that mean certification from a vocational school? Or is the simply the certification enough?

PMRNC:
No, actually even in start up phase and with 2 providers my time was limited. I don't care what anyone says, working from home does not have the perks you think it does..maybe you can do an extra load of laundry lol. MAYBE.  There's marketing, training, setup etc.

As for certification, do not fall for the "National Certification" crap. There is NO known national certification for medical billing. Certification is ONLY going to be as good as the training offered. Research your courses on merit alone, not a piece of paper offered "nationally" (meaning in all 50 states) LOL    Seriously.. be cautious and take the time to research your courses, either vocational school or online, they are both good and how you do depends on how you are at learning. 

DMK:
"I don't care what anyone says, working from home does not have the perks you think it does.."

Amen!  Working at home, I think, is harder!  You have to really be motivated to time management and actually WORK during business hours.  You have to treat your home office like the real office and go to work!  No distractions.  Most people can't do it.  It's also hard to get your family to treat your work like work since you're at home, they seem to think they can interrupt whenever they want.  Not so easy!

If you've never billed, I would take a course at you local community college first.  They usually have a short 3 or 4 session course with just the basics, just to see if it interests you.  Then you may want to go get a part time (or full time) job in a billing office.  Again, to see if you're good at it, interested, and have the desire it takes to do this type of work.  I don't find it difficult, I find it challenging and important.  People's income depends on you, you can't just be frivolous about it.

If you love it, it's really fun (other than the rules constantly changing!).  And I love it! 

Good luck!!!!  Choose wisely!

ruthie72:
I went to KAPLAN online...it was one of the most reasonable, and it was very informative and easy to follow!! Plus they have a great support team and teachers...GOOD LUCK

MOTHERWASSIMA44:
I look forward to work from home my distractions are the office and co-workers. I'm trying to find a remote job as we speak something I can take with me when family emergency arises.

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