Is medical billing and coding worth it reddit

Posted by2 years ago

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I don’t really know what I want to do with my life but I’ve been suggested to maybe try medical coding. I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I started college so I have an associates in liberal arts and went on to a bachelors in psychology, but I don’t really want to go to graduate school for it. Since graduating I’ve been working retail for the past 3 years and I’m looking to get out of it. I’m introverted and indecisive which I think has hurt me from going for things which is why I don’t want to jump into it if it’s not for me. I’m very bad at math, does medical coding require math? I just would like to know what it entails because I don’t feel like the descriptions of it online properly encapsulate what it requires. Sorry for rambling I’m just trying to get my life together. General information or personal insights would be much appreciated.

My current profession in the medical field is being clearly phased out, and I’m looking for something as a back up.

I was a PTA in a hospital but now work doing their insurance/audit stuff for rehab and part of my job is auditing and choosing which codes to submit to Medicare. I also have a bachelors in biology.

Is medical coding worth it or is it truly ALSO be phased out? I want to be careful because I don’t want to enter the world of coding just for that to be phased out- and I’ve been hearing a bit of it becoming automated.

Just wondering your thoughts on this.

So I'm looking into becoming a medical biller or coder. I'd like to do both just to have both of those skill sets. I have ZERO experience in healthcare, like I know literally nothing about it. I've only worked in hospitality (hotels and restaurants). However I'm ready to make the career switch. I don't have any sort of degrees or anything. That being said I don't know where to start as far as certificates and what not. I know everyone is different and took different steps to get to where they are but I'm still completely lost. I figured I might as well just ask it myself and add to all the other medical billing and coding questions. If anyone has made the switch recently or years ago, or is currently putting their foot in the door, really anything. I'd love to hear it!

P.S. im 23 and confused, please help

Posted by3 years ago

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You have to spend months or years in school, wait years to get a decent position at a hospital and a good wage. Then you have to pay ridiculous annual renewal fees to AAPC and AHIMA including materials and CEUs - which your employers require - and still get paid less than a nurse with only $50 bi-annual state license fee or a lab technician with a single exam and registry fee. Why? This may be a field with easy school admission, but it seems to be a racket. Why should anyone be forced to join a union just to keep a job for which they've studied and worked years?

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Posted by10 months ago

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Title says all. It's just absolutely impossible to break into this field. I have been trying to find medical-related work to "get my foot in the door", but it's just not possible no matter what I do.

For any job-seekers here, run while you still can. You're worth more than this sham of a career that requires 3+ years of experience to even get a chance at employment.

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I can understand how you feel. Even with my experience level (many years) I was laid off and it took me 6 months to get a job. The field is tough because the Revenue Cycle business is tough with thin margins. The field needs to be mindful though as employees age out, as to where they are going to get experienced employees. If no one takes new people and trains them, where does the experience come in? They want high production with high quality. Brand new coders generally don't produce that. In many positions, it takes 3-6 months to get someone up to normal production. Coding schools teach people to pass the test, not to do coding in an actual job. Sorry you have the experience you are having.

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I’ve pretty much given up on it as well. I went to school, spent a year interviewing and got nothing. Ghosted several times from employers. And like you said, where do I gain that experience if no one is willing to take a chance with me.

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took me 6 months

That is approximately 0.697775% of the average human life.

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Aren’t you the person who comes in here and rags on med billing just because you can’t get a job? You said that you tried like, over 2 states or something?

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Yep basically, just trying to show how ridiculously difficult it is to break into this career.

What's the point if it doesn't lead to a job?

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After a month? LOL. You give up too easy but wishing you much luck on your job search. I suggest taking up an entry level temp job in an unrelated field until you find something.

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I feel like a lot of people who can’t find jobs did a crash course in coding etc and jobs probably want to see a RHIT or RHIA? Not trying to kick anyone when they’re down but…I was able to get an entry level job right after graduation thanks to our capstone and PPE in a local hospital. That led to another position that I’ve been at for three years. I love it. The pay is good and there’s room for advancement. Everyone’s mileage may vary I suppose.

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That is exactly what they did

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Could I PM you about your capstone? I just started the program but I'm remote college and several states from my professors. I'd love to learn more about what I'm getting into with RHIT.

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why has this become a field where all people do is show off their credentials and put everyone else down? You are literally kicking people while they are down actually. How is this helpful? It's great that you are working but many, many people are not able to get work and it's not because they didn't try hard enough or because they only want RHIT or RHIA no the jobs are saying cpc, coc, ccs, etc, etc.

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My credential is set to expire on 1/31. I've had mine for 11 years. No job. I've done everything but get a full time job. I totally feel you. Low paying jobs are not the way in. Today's economy will not allow them to be a good life for you. Many in the community will not bring the elevator down and help people. A lot of people in this community are selfish and afraid the younger coders will take their jobs. It's terrible, really.

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It's a hopeless career. I unfortunately have to go back to education now, even though I really don't like kids.

Man this country...what a joke

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I got a job with no experience at all at a large hospital system in my home town after 8 months of searching. So I disagree with you saying this is a sham job. Sorry you've had bad luck but that's not the case for everyone.

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If your in Idaho or utah let me know! I’ll send you to the hospital I work for. Doesn’t take much experience to get in there

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Thanks for the offer! I'm in Texas unfortunately. Maybe it'll be worth moving up there lmao

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Yeah I got my CPC in October and i’ve about given up already. I just wanted a good paying job

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