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A virtual assistant (typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant) is generally self-employed and provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients remotely from a home office.

Because virtual assistants are independent contractors rather than employees, clients are not responsible for any employee-related taxes, insurance, or benefits, except in the context that those indirect expenses are included in the VA's fees.

Clients also avoid the logistical problem of providing extra office space, equipment, or supplies.

Clients pay for 100% productive work and can work with virtual assistants, individually, or in multi-VA firms to meet their exact needs.

Virtual assistants usually work for other small businesses but can also support busy executives.

It is estimated that there are as few as 5,000 to 10,000 or as many as 25,000 virtual assistants worldwide.

The profession is growing in centralized economies with "fly-in fly-out" staffing practices.

Medical billing is a payment practice within the United States healthcare system.

The process involves a healthcare provider obtaining insurance information from a patient, and filing, following up on and appealing claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered, such as testing, treatments, and procedures.

Most insurance companies use a similar process, whether they are private companies or government sponsored programs.

Medical coding reports what the diagnosis and treatment were, and prices are applied accordingly.

Medical billers are encouraged, but not required by law, to become certified by taking an exam such as the CMRS Exam, RHIA Exam, CPB Exam and others.

Certification schools are intended to provide a theoretical grounding for students entering the medical billing field.

Some community colleges in the United States offer certificates, or even associate degrees, in the field.

Those seeking advancement may be cross-trained in medical coding or transcription or auditing, and may earn a bachelor's or graduate degree in medical information science and technology.