Medical Billing and Coding Education

Medical Billing and Coding Education

Online medical billing and coding courses are the perfect solution to continuing education requirements for young MBAC professionals. Many careers require individuals to obtain CEUs, or continuing education units in order to stay certified. According to the AAPC, 26.3 percent of the medical billers and coders surveyed in 2008 paid between $101 and $250 out-of-pocket for CEUs, professional membership fees and other resources. Nineteen percent paid between $251 and $500, and 15.2 percent paid more than $500 every year. However, 71 percent of the respondents also either "strongly agreed" or "agreed" with the statement, "My employer pays for CEUs to keep my knowledge current." So, when looking for a job, it may be helpful to find out if the employer will pay for your ongoing education.