CyndiBrennan
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Hello,
I recently completed a course in Medical Coding from USCI and am currently searching for work. Every job I have seen so far requires experience and certification is preferred. Do you think it would greatly improve my chances of getting hired if I got certified (but still had no experience)? I am contemplating putting my job search on hold to read the AAPC's official study guide for the CPC exam, so I can be prepared to pass it.
I am okay with the idea of getting another job within the healthcare industry first before becoming a coder. The problem is, I am afraid my coding knowledge will not stay fresh in my head (use it or lose it!). It does help to read the Coding Edge, now Cutting Edge magazine, but I wish I had more sample medical reports/operative notes to code for practice.
Any suggestions? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who have contributed to this forum.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- Cyndi Brennan
I recently completed a course in Medical Coding from USCI and am currently searching for work. Every job I have seen so far requires experience and certification is preferred. Do you think it would greatly improve my chances of getting hired if I got certified (but still had no experience)? I am contemplating putting my job search on hold to read the AAPC's official study guide for the CPC exam, so I can be prepared to pass it.
I am okay with the idea of getting another job within the healthcare industry first before becoming a coder. The problem is, I am afraid my coding knowledge will not stay fresh in my head (use it or lose it!). It does help to read the Coding Edge, now Cutting Edge magazine, but I wish I had more sample medical reports/operative notes to code for practice.
Any suggestions? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who have contributed to this forum.
- Cyndi Brennan