Hi MKopf603-
Respectfully, I disagree with davethec. The CPC certification has offered several great opportunities to myself, my coworkers, and several friends over the last few years. As recently as last year, I have two friends that took their CPC exam, passed, and got coding positions...one of them within a week of taking her exam! (Experience helps, though, I won't deny it. ) However, I must add that none of us took a class, took the exam, and walked into a coding position. We all worked our way up from entry level positions such as registration, file clerk, medical practice secretary, biller, etc. There is no 'instant gratification' in this field. By what you are saying of your ICD9 experience, it sounds like you are on the right path.
Sorry for the long answer to your question, but it never hurts to apply. If you go through the interview process and aren't successful the first time around, try, try, and try again. If not selected for a position, some employers will tell you what you need to accomplish to be considered in the future. Several of my coworkers as well as myself didn't get the job on the first try, but we kept trying until we got what we wanted. Keep working hard and you will get to where you want to be!
Best of luck to you-