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sultana
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 1455 total posts
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Bridget
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medical coding/billing
Anyone on here currently working or studying in this field? Is this a secure job market? are you glad you chose this? thank you
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Posted 8/3/11 1:44 PM  |
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MrsM429
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Re: medical coding/billing
My cousin just graduated with her certification, and shes having a very hard time finding a job because every company she interviews for, requires prior experience working in that field- regardless of her certification.
She's actually switching careers, and going to school again because she's having such a hard time.
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| Posted 8/3/11 2:18 PM |
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hcsf
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/07 792 total posts
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Re: medical coding/billing
Keep in mind I think there are two types of classes.
1) Is a certificate program
2) A certified program.
Make sure you go with a program where you are a certified coder.
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| Posted 11/23/11 8:29 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: medical coding/billing
I am a medical biller (not a certificied coder). I work for North shore lij hospital and have for the past 9 years. I love my job. To become a certified coder you need to take the coding test. But as a coder you can make alot of money and I know this hospital is always looking for coders.
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| Posted 11/23/11 9:43 AM |
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danielle3203
LIF Adult
Member since 8/10 1446 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: medical coding/billing
Posted by Larasmommy
I am a medical biller (not a certificied coder). I work for North shore lij hospital and have for the past 9 years. I love my job. To become a certified coder you need to take the coding test. But as a coder you can make alot of money and I know this hospital is always looking for coders.
Are there online classes where u can learn the field? Something that I want to look into but I don't have time to go to school. I would still need to work.
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| Posted 12/3/11 10:36 AM |
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tara73
carseat nerd
Member since 11/09 3669 total posts
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Buttercup
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Re: medical coding/billing
I've been a medical biller/coder for over 15 years. It's OK, I just need a change.
I am not certified as either, although I did take coding classes I never bothered to get my certs by taking the test (never needed it since I didn't want to do coding only)
AHIMA.org
aapc.org are both great resources.
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| Posted 12/3/11 5:31 PM |
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sultana
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 1455 total posts
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Bridget
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Re: medical coding/billing
Im the op and I posted this awhile ago
While asking around and researching it seems very hard to get a job without 2-4 years experience. BOCES does have a course. I also should add that everyone when asked told me they want out and want to switch jobs. They say after a year it was hard to bear and sort of burns you out. Maybe because of the limited social aspect?! Im not sure....
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| Posted 12/3/11 5:59 PM |
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