Medical Billing and Coding Organizations & Associations
Group
American Academy of Professional Coders
Website
www.aapc.com
Mission and objectives
The AAPC was founded in 1988 to provide education and professional certification to physician-based medical coders and to elevate the standards of medical coding by providing student training, certification, ongoing education, networking and job opportunities. Currently, the AAPC has a membership base of 96,000 worldwide, of which more than 64,000 are certified.
Resources
Medical Coding and Billing Career Profile
Medical coding and billing specialists, also known as healthcare information technicians, work in the management, organization, and transmission of medical information between various healthcare providers and insurance companies. Read more . . .
Degree and Program Information for a Medical Coding and Billing Career
In general, medical coding and billing professionals obtain an Associate’s degree from an accredited university program. Such programs are often offered in both accelerated and online formats. Read more . . .
Interview with a Professional Medical Coding and Billing Analyst
Do you have a question about medical coding and billing careers? Check out this interview with a professional medical coding and billing analyst. Read more . . .
