Need a medical coding job? Expert advice from Kyle Johnston to advance your career in 2021

[@NomadicAnglers]

I just watched his recent interview and I'm here now for resume tips! Love this channel, you've been so helpful with understanding coding and now helping with the job process!

[@darrellestep8237]

Hi Victoria. I just wanna thank you for providing educational videos. I received a call hiring me as a medical coder. My heart is pounding so fast and I'm soooo speechless. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😊

[@ContempoCoding]

That's awesome, Darrell!! Lots of luck to you! 🍀

[@Backtownlegend]

Very informative. I just passed my CPC exam a week ago! I'm a newbie but love to learn!

[@graceefaceee6429]

Thank you so much for this video, and the wonderful advice from Mr. Kyle. I graduate with an associates degree on honor roll from Medical Billing and Coding program in a couple months, and I was planning to expect that I will not get a coding position right off the back and may just accept a position at front desk, especially because I have zero background in medical field. You both extra validated my thoughts exactly and I appreciate the inspiring words, thank you. 🙏🏼

[@triciahagerty8410]

Lancaster PA is my favorite local place to visit. Hi neighbor!

[@rooscreativelearningcurve2511]

Passed AAPC test in the summer, but everyone wants 2 years experience and full time. It would be great if they had mentors to train at these doctors offices.

[@ContempoCoding]

Ugh, it kills me every time organizations say they're too busy to train new coders. 😭

[@AmerieMarina]

Same but AHIMA.

[@copper_lily]

Great vid! Thank you so much for doing this! It has given me a renewed hope of possibly finding an entry-level remote coding position. I know it's kind of a 'unicorn' in coding circles, but Kyle said they are out there with certain companies. Definitely going to look into those. Currently, with gas prices skyrocketing and distance of the local health networks that have coders, a remote job is the most economical for me. Thank you both again for such an informative vid!

[@JDowe-di8jv]

You are absolutely incredibly knowledgeable. I just wanted to say thank you so much for your time and wisdom. You are truly helping to change lives for the better. I have studied and listen to you for sometime now. After this video I'm completely sold on you. Thank you again ;) God bless

[@susanpeeler7315]

Wow, thank you, interesting! Doesn’t sound like starting in healthcare helps with employment. There are countless people on this thread already in healthcare that have become certified and are struggling for a long time to get into the field they invested time. Good to know.

[@bobbymanfred4781]

Hi Victoria, Thanks for sharing this video with us. It's been frustrating hunting for jobs but this video gave me a whole lot of ways to go and I will keep at it. May be one day soon, I'd land a job in the coding world.

[@eternitymickens3259]

This was a very helpful video. Starting as a Registrar, but hope to be a medical coder by this time next year !

[@ContempoCoding]

Awesome! Good luck to you!

[@ScullyPop]

Your channel grows by leaps and bounds. Very impressive, Victoria!

[@ContempoCoding]

Aw, thanks, Scully! Got that silver play button in sight. 🤩

[@karineliot4376]

This is a TON of GREAT information! Wow, thank you so much!

[@cathyspain-smith4651]

Thank you for this info! I shared your channel with my CPC class.

[@amyepps4132]

I learned new things. This was very informative!! Thank you guys!

[@wendys3721]

I know I'm late to the game with this video posting a bit ago, but this is amazing information. Thank you both!!!!

[@elizabethlong6290]

Thank you for this video, most informative of all as of yet. Had information I was unaware of as well as very useful. Thank you again. 😊

[@tenisha2611]

Thank you for this video. I learned so much and many of my questions were answered. I look forward to your other videos.

[@rushidhruva]

What a great informative interview and Mr Kyle did a great job answering every single absolutely well thought out question that Ms Victoria asked him about! So so very grateful for this video, you totally rock Ms Victoria:)

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JMarie-mj8yw]

I worked for a hospital for 2 years in the medical billing department had to review some dx codes or correct them if they were common dx issues, worked closely with the coders, went to school and graduated for coding had at least a year if not a little more of coding experience from a previous job and have my CCA and I still didn’t get any coding positions and I applied for 5. And 3 of them were for entry level a certificate wasn’t even required. It discouraged me SO much. Especially since PCS coding was my favorite type of coding in school.

[@graceefaceee6429]

What area do you live in?

[@JMarie-mj8yw]

@@graceefaceee6429 I live in Florida. I applied for 5 at the hospital I worked at and a handful at other companies. I left the hospital in November 2020 and now work as a biller for a surgery center. But I’ve been doing medical billing for 6 years now. I’ve stopped looking. A CCA is an entry level coding cert. but like how does someone gain experience and knowledge if no one is willing to give that opportunity. I get companies want the top tier people but even those top tier people started at the bottom gaining their experience and knowledge you know. At this point I’ve been out of touch with coding coding for 4 years that I feel like I need to redo an entire coding program

[@graceefaceee6429]

@@JMarie-mj8yw oh ok I see.. so you want a strictly coding position. Have you tried like the recruiting companies? Kyle did mention, sacrificing a title already obtained may be something many of us have to do since they want strictly no experience billers and coders so they can train them the way they want.

[@JMarie-mj8yw]

@@graceefaceee6429 I’ve been doing billing for 6 years and work with coders and some coding rejections so yes at this point I would like more hands on for coding. It doesn’t have to strictly have a coding title but I’d like to do coding related functions to get the experience so eventually I can get a coding title job if that makes sense

[@graceefaceee6429]

@@JMarie-mj8yw ohhh ok ok. Sorry I’m totally new to this industry. Is the billing aspect still financially rewarding? I like the coding I’ve done during school but I don’t know if I May enjoy the billing aspect more than the coding itself. I really hope you find what you need to achieve your goal as a coding auditor.

[@NeoSoulCrew]

I don't understand. Working a front desk job doesn't guarantee you any coding nor would you be able to use that on your resume as coding experience. I feel you both are telling people to do any medical job and hope a coding position opens up. Would we tell a doctor or nurse to work the front desk and hope for a role to open? If we were just going to end up working front desk jobs to be our foot in the door then what is the purpose of certifications and schooling?

[@bobbymanfred4781]

Exactly how I feel. It's just a total waste of time for me. I was soo happy when I passed the exams after my fourth try only to know the certification will just be sitting on my desk a year after. It's just soo tough to get any job out there for us.

[@pd417]

My wife passed her CPC exam three months ago and has been diligently applying to hospitals, clinics, and contract agencies, but virtually all of them require one to two years experience, even those that say they'll accept applications from someone with a CPC-A. How do you get experience if no one give you an opportunity? My wife is quickly getting frustrated.

[@pianistebichvan]

Me too, Noone give us opportunity, how can we have experience 😥

[@elenad.2959]

Thank you so much for this Victoria! You're the best! ❤

[@ContempoCoding]

You are so welcome, Elena!

[@facebookb803]

I'm curious, I have medical experience and have worked in a rehabilitation hospital as a therapy tech and a CNA for a couple of years. I am finishing up my CPC course in a couple of months and have been provided the opportunity to job shadow with the current Medical Coder at my work. Would job shadowing with an inpatient coder be something to list on my resume when I am just starting out and looking for a Coding job?

[@pradnyagaikwad5701]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a Certified medical coder and wish to work in USA. Please guide me.👍🏻

[@ContempoCoding]

Sorry I have no additional advice to give beyond what this video provides.

[@TurabMir]

I love your manner

[@wailanakaahanuiahuna1682]

Thank you for the great information

[@jamicaross2723]

Thank you so much for the information very helpful

[@ashleyg4299]

I appreciate this video. I passed my exam in October 2020 and had my apprentice status dropped because I have 25 years in healthcare. I still haven’t been hired as a coder. I’ve done all that you speak of, but it doesn’t seem to matter. I have done charges, billing, denials, prior authorizations, etc, but nobody considers that experience even not being an apprentice. I’ve had maybe 5 interviews and no offers. I work for a very well-known and prestigious teaching healthcare system and I’ve never gotten a response when I applied for coding positions there. I have an excellent employment record. I just don’t understand it. I’m really discouraged and frustrated.

[@mr.finkle4677]

You get a job yet?

[@ashleyg4299]

@@mr.finkle4677 yes I did! I started my job in May of this year! Funny thing is, as soon as I started my new job, my previous employer contacted me about a position. I turned them down. I love my new job! I feel like it was meant for me, so maybe that’s why nothing else was working out.

[@ilenecostello6717]

Hi Victoria - I don't know if you'll see this because SO much has happened these past 2 years and heaven knows where you are now! LOL Anyway, I was/am a CMT who is in dire straights. Sadly, transcription is really a dead field. I was a transcriptionist for over 20 years, so I have the terminology down pat. Have you had transcriptionists transfer to coding? Do they do well? I feel like the practice tests and the books might get me ready for the CPC test. I've been out of work caring for my mom with stage IV cancer and I would really rather not go back to school AGAIN if I can do this myself. What do you think? Can a transcriptionist transition easily to coding? Thanks again for these videos. You've certainly found your calling!

[@nastachialewis6852]

I am so thankful for this video. By far this one has helped me take notes as I prepare to enter the HIT program. One question I have is even though I've worked from home for 5 years now, I still have a concern about being ready for the real workforce when my HIT Degree (2 years) will be 100% virtual. Obviously, this is now the virtual age, but what about hearing other questions in real-time in class with everyone present. My classes will offer simulations and a 6-week rotation prior to completing the program, but this is a real concern of mind. Am I just overthinking since this is a new way? Do we really not need in-class learning?

[@lisaharris4929]

I am currently studying for the CCS and I heard Kyle say the highest paying jobs were the inpatient, Auditor but I did not understand the last one. Could someone tell me what that was? I love listening to this channel!

[@rushidhruva]

He spoke about CDI certification ( Clinical documentation improvement) specialist that is obviously a very high paying job if you have the credentials for it!!

[@lamorgansmith360]

So what if you have CPC-A but you have 10+years in healthcare non coding roles?

[@wailanakaahanuiahuna1682]

Exactly... that's me, too

[@ContempoCoding]

As far as how to highlight that on your resumes, search for a job....?

[@lamorgansmith360]

@@ContempoCoding yes. As far as what to highlight on my resume. I have a few jobs i am interested in applying for. I've pretty much done almost every non coding job. Preregistration, scheduling, front and back desk, and referrals. Patient/client billing. FSA/HSA..etc..and currently in school for my BS in HIM.

[@daniheehee508]

As an experienced LPN in the process of getting my HIT A.S. I’m interested in the answer to this!

[@tabithaa173]

@@daniheehee508 I'm an LPN, CPC-A also.

[@marcymaher7691]

Such great information! Thanks for the video!

[@katinayoungblood9937]

Thanks for the great info!!!

[@ContempoCoding]

You bet! Hope you had some good takeaways, Katrina!

[@katinayoungblood9937]

I did and I’m on it tomorrow!! (Katina) 😊

[@elizabethandrade6395]

Great information! Thank you.

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad it was helpful, Elizabeth!

[@makglobalhealth7983]

Hi Victoria, thank you for the great information!! Wondering how do I start a medical coding career? I do have a Master's in Healthcare Administration. Additionally, some experience in pharmaceutical and hospital industry as well as accounts receivable management. What should be my next steps? Thank you

[@ContempoCoding]

Train for and pass the CPC exam with the AAPC! 😁

[@benh9350]

Really great talk! Thank you

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad it was helpful, Ben!

[@tabithaa173]

Great video! Thanks so much to you both! :)

[@zuly5654]

Thank you for the great advice!

[@userdata6574]

Hi Victoria, How are you, I have 15 years of experience in Medical Healthcare field and knowledge of Healthcare Data Entry, Medical Transcription, EMR, EHR and little bit knowledge about Billing and Coding. Presently I am in U.A.E. (Dubai). I am doing job in Administration. I want to learn Medical Coding. Is there any Schedule Videos on your Channel for Beginning to Last episode wise? Please let me know... Your tutorial is very good and knowledgeable..

[@mechelletuck7969]

I have recently completed medical records certificate through University of Phoenix and successfully passed NHA medical coding and billing exam. I've worked as a mammo/radiology tech for 31 yrs looking to change careers. All help appreciated. Thx

[@chevy3965]

Great information. Thank you

[@marychellappa1377]

Fantastic information Victoria

[@karoylnmckinney1523]

What about Outpatient Coder? Are they in high demand as well?

[@trinad2288]

Hello! With ICD-11 projected to be coming January 2022, do you think it will create a lot more jobs like it did when the ICD-10 version came out? I will most likely be done with my program by then and will be hopefully job hunting!

[@ContempoCoding]

ICD-11 is _available for use_ in January 22, but that does not mean it will be implemented in the United States anytime near that. Years and years and years from now when it does get implemented, there may be a hiring spree.

[@trinad2288]

Thank you so much!!! That makes sense. This video was very informative. I am going for my CPC credential, and I know he mentioned that inpatient coders are the ones making the most money. With a CPC credential we can do inpatient and outpatient right? So I would (eventually) be able to make that salary

[@ContempoCoding]

A CPC is not an inpatient credential, it's professional (provider-based) coding. The inpatient credential would be the CIC or if you go through AHIMA the CCS.

[@lizrego2870]

Thank you! Im preparing to take my cpc exam but looking for a new job to get my foot in the door! Any suggestions

[@devonpulfer626]

Hi I’m 30 year interventional cardiovascular specialist ( radiologic technologist)in the cardiac cath lab and IR Dept. As I age I looking at becoming a medical coder for cardiac interventional and radiology interventional medical coding. Can you offer any assistance on how I can go about this new career path? Ie. What certifications I need? I know I need CIRCC

[@DM-ky8sn]

I have an interview at a hospital for a coding position. They said they were going to give me a test. What should I expect on that test?

[@ContempoCoding]

Best I can tell you is they'll be coding questions and likely not multiple choice -- just cases to code.

[@DM-ky8sn]

@@ContempoCoding Thank you! I LOVE your channel so much! Is there a website you would recommend that has sample coding scenarios that I could use to brush up on my skills?

[@sarabiggs6355]

Do you have any recommendations for ways to carry coding books? Is there a bag that works better than others? Thank you in advance.

[@ContempoCoding]

Try a rolling laptop case --- I use a very durable one that I bought on Amazon and it's just the Amazon Basics brand.

[@tabithaa173]

I had a phone interview with a coding company today!! :) I felt like it went well. I'm a brand new CPC-A, so I was just happy I got an interview. One of the interviewers on the call said that HR would be in contact with me probably within the next day or two. Is this a good indicator that I may get a position? They also asked me when I could start & what pay range I was looking for. So excited and nervous as well!

[@debshand64]

I’m about a month away from eliminating my ’A’ and just want to wish you luck with this exciting news!! I hope to be feeling the same excitement soon🤞🏻

[@tabithaa173]

@@debshand64 thanks so much! Good luck to you as well! Hoping we have our dream jobs soon! 😊

[@neehamohammed449]

@Tabitha..is it possible to get a job as a coder in USA...im from India..can you please help me on this..how can it be possible...

[@rororania-oo1il]

So I had a question I am looking into medical coding and billing but I found out you have take different courses for each now which is is more wanted billing or coding how do I pick ??!

[@andrewharrell4691]

Are we expected to memorize every single code? My brain is overloading just thinking about that.

[@ContempoCoding]

Absolutely not, no. No code memorizing.

[@pattyfernandes976]

I'd like to comment as well for someone who just finished my final exam with AAPC. Like Victoria said, a hard no! :) I've learned a few along the way that I'll remember, but there are thousands and thousands!

[@avnimacwan1020]

I have an job entrance exam coming up for a job fir outpt coding. Can you tell me what to expect on this exam? I was told there would be 25 questions including 5 case studies.

[@ContempoCoding]

There's really no way to tell what will be on it, it varies so greatly depending on employer.

[@hannahbuchan8393]

What is a HCC coder? I'm a student so still learning👍

[@ContempoCoding]

Ooh, I have a whole video explaining it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gma7qmBqnZ6Wg80

[@ronniewilliams5223]

Hi Kyle, what is the name of your staffing agency?

[@ContempoCoding]

Kyler is from Weller Healthcare IT, you can find out more about him and Weller at his LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/johnstonkyle/

[@jackiebaker83]

Kind of embarrassing but I have a theft charge on my record. Would this matter in getting hired? I feel like I ruined my life. I wanted to get into phlebotomy but I think I blew that.

[@Mother_earth_lover]

Hi Victoria, being a certified medical coder in IPDrg in india...can I get offer in USA as I'm relocating there from india

[@ContempoCoding]

Depends on the employer and what you find.

[@AlwaysBelieve777]

How many thumbs up can I give this video? 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@FutureMrsNickJonas91]

This was very helpful especially the remote coding

[@ContempoCoding]

Glad you found it helpful, Natasha!

[@shynimandala2017]

Hw can I apply for job from india

[@j.b.6784]

Would it be weird for a guy to be at the front desk of a hospital? I hope it won't take that.

[@ContempoCoding]

Only if you make it weird. 👀👀👀👀

[@jonathanlesher8740]

So what are your thoughts on AI software like Nuance that effectively replaces coders? These groundbreaking software programs allows physicians to code their own procedures leaving no duplication of coding efforts or any need for a coding team.

[@ContempoCoding]

I addressed that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIW4Xmx6acmlotE

[@chandreshkumar9280]

I want coding job in U.S. m certified please assist me

[@ContempoCoding]

Thanks for reaching out. As you can imagine, I get many requests for job seeking advice so I’ve compiled all of my best tips in these KZbin videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5rdpYx-nJKqpdU kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYe4q4qudr-kn80 I think you’ll find it very helpful. I am not currently offering individual assistance on job searching at this time and do not have any job leads to provide for you. Best of luck!