I am a babe in these woods. I have only just completed my medical terminology and anatomy and am about to enroll in the AAPC CPC certification program only to wonder if this is for naught. I have read a few articles indicating the replacement of the ICD-9 in the near future and wonder if investing time and money in the current CPC certification program is even going to benefit me at all; especially when employers are already gearing up for it by sending their current employees to train in the new codes. What chance would I have finding employment with an "old language", if you will? I am looking for some advice, and/or opinions on the matter from those of you experienced in the field. What advantages or disadvantages do you see for new CPC trainees like myself coming into the workforce after training? Do you see employers wanting to hire a new CPC with no ICD 10 training (lack of job experience is already one well known obstacle for us)? In your opinion, would taking the current AAPC CPC training benefit me regardless?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance