Becoming a Medical Coder | How I Did It On My Own | No Instructor | Tools I Recommend

[@ShamyraC]

This video is a reupload due to sound quality in the previous video. I hope those of you that were struggling to hear are now able to hear what I was saying.

[@charlenegray5514]

My employer paid for my certification training through MedCerts called Healthcare Administration Professional Certificate. I passed the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification exam. Next month, I take AAPC's Medical Biller & Coder certification exam, and then the last certification exam will be on Medical Records. I love your videos! Very informative. Thank you.

[@crishnaholmes7730]

How much is it in general

[@_SevenKay]

Congratulations 🎉

[@robinson2589]

Good luck! Good for you!

[@robinson2589]

@@crishnaholmes7730get buy the membership, books and test,, a bit less than 1000$ i estimate if u paying out of pocket

[@kimberlyk871]

I’m trying to do this before the end of the year

[@musicmaker85]

I am totally self-taught. I had to learn everything on the job with minimal training. To say it was tough is an understatement. If I could go back and do anything differently, it would be to go back and take a coding and billing crash course just to help equip myself better for what I was doing every day on the job.

[@MsEssance]

Thank you for sharing your experience and how tos. ❤

[@rachellenale]

Thanks for sharing your story! I’m going to start telling people to go the route you took when it comes to becoming a medical coder. I took the more expensive route haha. I didn’t know how to go about becoming one though, so I asked a success coach at my local community college and the next thing I know I’m getting an associates degree for it. I did get scholarships every semester so that helped.

[@valeyasher1642]

wonderful hearing about your experience. hate E/M. finished AAPC course 2 months ago.

[@mochi_toebeanz]

I’m so glad I found your account!!!!

[@tinaalicia]

This was so helpful.

[@ShamyraC]

You’re welcome!!

[@levelupmedicalcoding]

Awesome story ❤❤❤

[@rdgcleveland1]

I'm self studying this is terrifying. I paid for the practice exams with aapc and lawd..I ain't ready😂

[@ShamyraC]

@@rdgcleveland1 🤭 You got this!! So much helpful info on KZbin and make sure you get your hands on a CPC Study Guide, AAPC has them also. Wishing you the best. 🍀

[@_SevenKay]

I’m just enrolled in penn foster cpc course

[@rbiamonte8267]

@@_SevenKay How do you like Penn Foster? I am thinking of enrolling in PF but also thinking of self-study route; decisions-decisions lol.

[@robinson2589]

Good advice about the desk reference book! I just failed my exam got a 62% but I’m happy still bcz I’m self taught in a way did my careerstep program! But i get the concepts and my weak points are e/m, medicine and coding injury sequencing.

[@sonyaj.6736]

Your Very close from my understanding you need a 70 for passing. Great luck you got this😊!!

[@dreya8340]

Hi Shamyra ! I want to start studying for certification, but it’s almost the end of the year. I don’t want to buy a whole bunch of 2024 material , when I’d need 2025 . What should I do ?

[@CameronAndNikki]

I was wondering the same. I have 2024 books from school but now it’s almost 2025 😭

[@kimberlyk871]

I want to try on my own instead of taking a class

[@TiaTaylorBudgetz]

Me too

[@rasheedawadley9621]

Hi. Which practice exams did you purchase from AAPC? I noticed that they have two sets (A,B,C & D,E,F). However, they are about $400 for both. I can't afford that. I was wondering if one version would be enough, based on your experience.

[@marvajoe565]

I completed the NCCT certificate but I don’t hear much about this certificate and I have not been able to get a job

[@Conknitlady]

How long did it take you to prepare? Can you remember?

[@ShamyraC]

@@Conknitlady 4-5 months.

[@mrsjennmocha]

Hello Shamyra.

[@ShamyraC]

Hello 👋🏾😊

[@carolynkillings9476]

Hi I keep filling out applications and no luck

[@Itslayja]

I’m in a free program for this type of coding and I’m 5 out of 8 months in thinking what’s the point I still have to pay for everything myself anyways and they aren’t even focused teachers be sloppy etc and the rules and attendance policy is so strict they threaten to kick us all out every other day. I do feel like I know enough it enough to take it. I don’t think I’ll just quit the program but if I get kicked out I won’t be upset either 😂

[@frannie045]

Which free program are you taking?

[@abuhassan6184]

Yeahh it's very useful

[@kimwannamoore43]

Can you use you Cpt book and ICD-10-CM book when talking the exam?

[@sweetneisha85]

Hello Shamyra 😀 I have a question 🙋🏾‍♀️ 😊for the deak reference Manuel is it just for specialist ? or is it one specific for the CPC exam to study with ? I see yours is for gyno and wanted to know . Thanks 🙏🏾

[@ShamyraC]

Hey Neisha! The desk reference is for all specialities the book that I showed a screenshot of would be great for CPC study. The physical book that I had in the video was for ob/gyn specialty because that’s what I code. I don’t recommend for CPC because it only focuses on one specialty. 😊

[@sweetneisha85]

@@ShamyraCthank you so much 🙏🏾

[@meandjen]

Hi Shamyra, Im worried about the medical terminology on the test. Im signing up in AAPC but the added terminology is like a $1000. Any tips?

[@Frosted_Bflakes]

Good luck they barely help you at aapc wish I saved myself that trouble and found somewhere else. It’s dry and they don’t help no tips or tricks. Unresponsive teachers by email

[@meandjen]

@Frosted_bflakes Ooh that's really hard to hear. Especially since in person is no better either. Thanks for the feedback. I decided to pull out of the financing and hold off on joining any courses. My focus is on learning on my own for now.

[@bricroom9065]

I'm a pct and want to make a change

[@user-cv6dw4nl2g]

Are you able to do this job from other countries?

[@nikithanalininikki6560]

Hi shamyra..your vedios are very helpful ..is there any opportunity for indians to get the projects !

[@marimarujaa7818]

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