Not necessarily. There are a bunch of jobs for people who have their CPC that are not actually coding but you use your coding knowledge and skills. This happened to me. Look for any job that will get your foot in the door and your credentials will help with that. I code orthopedic surgeries now, but I had no idea that's where I would be when I passed the test in 2003. I have had multiple jobs where my credentials were used, but I was not actually coding.I have tried to get a coder position, there are NONE. All the money that I put in for college (student loans), testing examinations fees, books that alone where over $1000. Where all for nothing. A LOT and LOT of money down the drain, and still no jobs for coders.
There's actually a very high demand for coders. The problem is that it's not an entry level position. Most coder's with no coding background usually have billing experience, or some form of business healthcare related experience (admitting, business analyst, administrative assistant, etc). The expectations of being hired as a newly certified coder with no related experience in the field is unrealistic.I have tried to get a coder position, there are NONE. All the money that I put in for college (student loans), testing examinations fees, books that alone where over $1000. Where all for nothing. A LOT and LOT of money down the drain, and still no jobs for coders.
The expectations of being hired as a newly certified coder with no related experience in the field is unrealistic.
Hi, I can use some help . Any resources or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. I just received my CPC-A credential.I posted some info under the HELP! Can't Find Coding Jobs post here. Hopefully its helpful. Actually $1000 for classes, books, etc. is really good by today's costs. I ended up paying 3-4 times that amount a few years ago- and that was at the local community college's AHIMA approved 2-year curriculum. I hope your investment will pay off for you soon as it has for me. Anyone feel free to private message me. I like to help out new certified coders as I know the job world can be frustrating- especially in smaller towns.