How I Became a Medical Coder | My Journey with NO Instructor, Training, or Experience.

[iamshe]

Great story time! Fellow coder here, CPC & CRC I took a course with the CODE master coach for my CPC. She was the person who made me realize I didn't know my guidelines. I can still hear her voice in my head, LOL
If anyone is interested, I'd recommend AMCI coding institute. They break down their guidelines, unlike anyone else on this planet! No BS! You will pass on the 1st attempt. I passed on my first attempt😊
Happy Coding!

[christineh]

I work as an outpatient coder for the hospital in my community. I have been coding for 25 years. I went thru a certificate program at a community College to get started. My advice to those looking to get into coding is to know your anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology. In most hospital settings you will be coding utilizing the 3M encoder - which is a computer program. It has all of your coding references for review. Learn coding guidelines! Coding is evolving with electronic medical records and now AI. So the more you can familiarize and learn all of these basics the better off you will be. At the end if the day, it's all about accuracy and productvity.

[HerShee_kiss]

I'm taking medical billing and coding online now. It's self paced yet challenging. I've worked in Healthcare as a cna for 4 years now. Currently a pct in the hospital. Im excited for a new adventure

[dorothyedwards]

This was great to know! I'm glad I came across this video! You are definitely blessed Shamyra!! Continued blessings!!

[giftfGod]

This came right on time. Im 47 and have 15 years of direct patient care. I want to do coding because it will get me in the door for administration. I dont test well. But im praying this will work for me. Especially since i want to be certified and start my own agency.

[nikitab]

I turned 38 this year and started online classes in January. Found out Im pregnant in April. I will be completing my last module this week. I begin externship the 25th of this month and take my test aug 16th. Motivation, hard work determination not giving up! Push yourselves. You can do it thank you Shamyra! 😊

[sarah.j.]

You made this subject approachable, along with some of the people in comments. thank you 🙏

[EdInABook]

I’m currently in school for a bachelors in health administration and I discovered your channel a while ago and I love this channel thank you so much ❤️

[hcdatatranslator]

I’m thinking about going for my coding certification. This information is very helpful. I’m not trying to become a coder but the Certification will help me advance in Revenue Cycle. Thank you for the self study info.

[missdragonflies]

Thank you very much for this in-depth and encouraging video on medical coding. I’ve like, shared, subscribed, sent a prayer on your behalf and others to find your video. Thank you again. I need to transition work and about to be 52 years young. With a full time job work from home job, family and limited funds right now this encouraged me to use the time I have and just give it my all in self study. ❤

[candacethelovely]

She starts actually talking about learning coding at 9:42

[brianab]

I’ve been looking at this for a while but my BIGGEST fear is investing into this and then struggling to find a good paying job. Because I already went finished college. I need moneyyy

[lucasley]

Thank you so much for sharing such practical tips! As an older learner, I am always looking for new things to learn online.

[TrulyTee]

I have taken the CPC exam 3 times and make the same grade each time, I’m sooo close. I need a refresher. Thanks for this info.

[infojunkie]

I took a certificate program for medical coding and billing a long time ago. For the final exam you had to take the test to get certified which I did and passed. Upon passing I thought I was certified but come to find out, the school lied and it wasn't true. Frustrated, I did not schedule the test to get certified because I didnt want to sit through that test again (which I should have). I went on to get my BA in Health Administration but I always wish I would have got my certification. I'm now currently working in technology as a Product Owner and Business Analyst but part of me question if I should go back to get certified in medical coding and billing because I'm an introvert and love doing work where I don't have to speak to many ppl. Thanks for making this video, it's inspiring!

[kinettemoore]

Wow! This was an amazing video. I went to school for Medical Billing and coding at a local junior college. I started out in ambulance coding when you didn’t have to be certified. Once they changed it I went into Posting Cash and loved it. I have been in healthcare for over 30 years in Revenue Cycle and now I realize that I love numbers so I wished I had gone and got my certification in coding. After watching your video I am really thinking about going for it. Thanks for sharing

[Elysian]

Thank you so much for the information! I was going to take the billing and coding course through AAPC in the next few months, but now you have given me a pathway to start earlier without the 4k upfront investement. I want to pursue a remote position 🎉

[QueenD]

I'm half way through school for medical coding and billing right now and I feel like I'm learning more from you. 😅Thank you❤

[bodiedbysheena]

Thank you for this. 4 year dermatology medical assistant 2 year pathology coordinator and I’ve done a lot of desk work a lot of pathology, insurance, and codes. I know my stuff when it comes to dermatology and I wanna move to Arizona and I think this will boost up my career and resume. I enjoy doing coding the little that I do. Thank you for this video .

[twalton]

Thank you for sharing your story. I went to school for like a year to learn medical billing and coding and it was such a waste of time and $$. Not to mention how difficult it was to find a job.
I would totally advise someone who wants to do this to take courses at a local Junior college or learn online. The main issue is finding a job without having some sort of foot in the door.