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A shortage of up to 50 percent has been forecasted for the medical coder workforce. Here are five things to know about the current compensation and workforce in the medical coding field. 1. In 2012, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- About 40 medical coding layoffs are coming to Baptist Health. The hospital confirms 15 of those medical coding position layoffs will be at Baptist Health Louisville and ...

Ever wondered about the unsung heroes of the healthcare system? The ones who make sure your medical bills are accurate, your insurance claims are processed correctly, and healthcare providers get paid ...

In October, the AAPC released its 2011 Salary Survey (pdf), and the results indicated that salaries are on the rise for coders, especially those with more post-secondary education and professional ...

Professional coders are more likely to see compensation increases when they achieve higher credentials, and the percent increase in year-over-year compensation is higher for the most-credentialed ...