Medical Billing and Coding OverviewIntroductionWhat is the difference between a Medical Biller and a Medical Coder? The answers to this question and a few other questions, on related fields, will be provided here to enlighten the curious and career undecided. Although the two fields are a little different, they both require good communication and self-esteem, among other similarities. ContentSubtheme 1: • Medical billing transforms health care services into billing requests. The biller's responsibility is to follow up on this claim to ensure that doctors, hospitals, third-party billing companies, as well as federal and state governments, receive reimbursement for the work provided. An experienced biller can increase the establishment's revenue while keeping the business running smoothly. • The biller normally gathers all data regarding the bill, including forwarding complaints, accounting for payments , charge entry, insurance tracking, and patient tracking.• Medical Factors often communicate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to explain diagnoses or to obtain further information by telephone, email , fax, etc. The biller must be able to read a medical record and be familiar with CPT®, HCPCS Level II and ICD. -Codes 9-CM.• A certified medical biller is one who passes the Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist exam and, because of their certification, is highly sought after. Medical billing provides an opportunity for a well-organized, task-oriented individual to utilize their sense of specificity in a crucial role within the healthcare industry. A biller with a good self-image can communicate effectively because he is confident, he can read accurately ...... middle of paper ...... health organizations, practices consulting, independent billing and coding services, and government agencies. The majority of medical coding specialists work in an office building or in the back office of a hospital or clinic. Off-site coding positions exist, but they are rare and typically require many years of successful work experience. ConclusionNow, although I will be both a medical biller and a coder, it is important to note the differences between the two. Having good self-esteem will help me communicate effectively with my patients or clients. Strong self-talk is useful in communication and in the medical field because you will always be ready, confident and motivated in your work and in life. Professionalism in the written format can also benefit me, as it can draw on personal abilities for effective communication..