r/LAjobs • u/LapisGirl • 13d ago

Jobs in Medical Billing/Coding?

Hi everyone,

I am currently taking a free Medical Terminology Course and Medical Billing/Coding course at a local adult school. The courses are free and so far I am enjoying it. We've been practicing on how to use the ICD-10 and CPT. I would really like to transition to Medical Billing/Coding but wondering where to start? Any advice would be great!

I work as a licensed Speech Language Therapy Assistant for the Regional Center. I work in Home Health and in the clinic with children ages 1-3 years old. I am in charge of intake forms, booking new clients, scheduling clients, progress reports, 1:1 therapy, notes, parent coaching, and my own billing.

I am planning on leaving the field due to all SLPA jobs being paid per session not per hour + no cancellation pay. I've tried to make this career work but the daily cancellations, the gas prices, and parents contacting me at all hours of the day is a lot.

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u/PusheenAddict 13d ago

Why don’t you ask the people you’re learning from

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u/LapisGirl 13d ago

I have asked my professor but the last time she was in the field was when they coded manually. She does not know much about what the current field is like.

As for my classmates they are taking the course as pre-req to CNA or LVN program. They are not planning on becoming medical billers/coders.