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Major factors propelling the growth of the market include the escalating demand for coding services, rising need for a universal language to reduce frauds and misinterpretations associated with insurance claims, and high demand to streamline hospital billing procedures.
There is a high demand for medical billers and coders in the current job market. Thus, coding-related jobs are expanding, due to the growing landscape of the business side of healthcare, along with their efficiency to automate large amounts of work. Hence, the escalating demand for coding jobs is likely to drive the market studied across the world. The technological advancements in the healthcare industry and constantly changing classification systems are expected to create potential revenue opportunities for players operating in the target market over the forecast period.
In addition, data security is a major concern for healthcare organizations, and offshore coding companies are also becoming aware of these data security concerns, while understanding that breach in a client is data is likely to result in the loss of business. Thus, leading offshore coding firms are building a secure environment for the coders to work in. Insurance companies can release payments to doctors, hospitals, patients only after they receive the medical code for the treatment. Medical coding has universal acceptance and there is a very high demand for the same worldwide. It provides job stability with competitive salaries and attractive incentives. Overall medical coding is indeed a very rich and rewarding career.
The medical coding jobs are expected to increase by 13% in 2026 as against 7% growth in other sectors. This boost has been given by an aging population, and also more diseases are being assigned codes. There was a transition from ICD 9 to ICD 10 in 2016.
India is the most sought after destination for outsourcing of medical coding projects because:
The average starting salary of a certified CPC medical coder ranges from $28,631 to $309,694 per annum.
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"I have studied medical coding online. Earlier I was apprehensive whether I would be able to grasp the concept. However, the trainers are well qualified and are experts in medical coding. They were able to clear all my doubts online itself. I was able to complete the course with A Grade and I am now working in a top MNC. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff especially my student counsellor, trainer, and placement cell for their sincere efforts."
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