Jpad
Networker
Hello everyone!
I am a CPC and I just got a job as an outpatient medical coder for a renowned hospital in an area where I am in. I am currently handling ENT, neurosurgery as well as some radiology (X ray and nuclear medicine). I can say that I am quite adept at it. Right now, I have about 3 months of coding experience.
With that said, I want to pursue more and hopefully attain a position that pays $100k+/year. Here are the steps I am thinking about in order to do so.
1. Get a CCS and/or an RHIT.
2. Become an RN and a Clinical documentation specialist
3. Get a masters degree in Nursing. I already have my BSN from a foreign country.
Any other advice aside from obtaining a managerial position (I do not have the personality for a managerial job) will be strongly appreciated. Thank you!
I am a CPC and I just got a job as an outpatient medical coder for a renowned hospital in an area where I am in. I am currently handling ENT, neurosurgery as well as some radiology (X ray and nuclear medicine). I can say that I am quite adept at it. Right now, I have about 3 months of coding experience.
With that said, I want to pursue more and hopefully attain a position that pays $100k+/year. Here are the steps I am thinking about in order to do so.
1. Get a CCS and/or an RHIT.
2. Become an RN and a Clinical documentation specialist
3. Get a masters degree in Nursing. I already have my BSN from a foreign country.
Any other advice aside from obtaining a managerial position (I do not have the personality for a managerial job) will be strongly appreciated. Thank you!