Medical Billing is a legitimate business (either home-based or office-based) and you can make good money as long as you know how to do it, the right way. But before that, consider the 10 Things You Need To Do: 1. Try to gain actual work experience. Work as a Medical Biller in a doctor’s office (or even as a volunteer at your nearest hospital). Do this for at least a year. 2. You should be highly knowledgeable on HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) and how does your current work/practice place complies/follows its rules and regulations. I always emphasize this because it is very important in any health provider businesses