An essential guide to starting a career in medical billing and coding. Health care is growing by leaps and bounds, and every medical office, hospital, and urgent care center needs at least one medical billing expert. This up-to-date guide walks you through everything you need to know to get started in an exciting new field, showing you how to find a medical coding certification course, deal with government agencies and insurance companies, and more. From understanding medical terms and keeping systems working smoothly to getting familiar with everyday ethical and legal issues, Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies is your entry point into a fun and rewarding new career.