The comprehensive guidebook for career success as a medical coder. How to start and successfully run your own professional independent medical coding business. Types of services to offer. Marketing tips. Medical transcriptionists as coders. Numerous topics and resource lists. Covers skills vital to success; education; certification; coding systems; home office set-up; pricing; business operations; ethics; risk management; finances; taxes; contracts; Internet; confidentiality; alternate careers for medical coding specialists; and much more. If you"re looking for a solid new career, consider medical coding -- one of the hottest professional opportunities today! Currently, there is a shortage of qualified medical coders in health care, and as managed care increases, more coders will be needed. Here"s everything you need to know to be on the forefront of this exciting new industry.