How to Get a Job in Medical Coding: Career Advice from a Recruiter

[@ContempoCoding]

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[@nancybirky3781]

CPC-A Looking for my first position!

[@MelaninaGlam]

@nancybirky3781 Did you get?

[@dearly4426]

Thank you for all of your videos, they're very informative and helpful. I'm currently finishing up the CPC on-line course and preparing for the exam. I did this once before in 2014, in person course for 10 weeks, passed the exam on the first try, couldn't get a job. Everybody wants experienced coders, even the ones that say they are "entry level" positions.Even with a RN background. Still a nurse, trying this again. I think the RN throws people off because of the pay. I'm willing to take the pay cut...for now. I know I'm going to be really good at this and I really love coding. I'm going to reach out to Project Resume. I think that may at least help get my resume looked at.

[@PetProtector01]

Did you ever find a coding job?

[@phxfarmer4844]

I just started my journey and I’m happy I found you

[@vesnadojcinovski7767]

The most insightful and helpful video I’ve come across in a long time. As a stay at home mom with career break who is looking to go back in the field, this has been so encouraging and enlightening! Thank you ❤

[@YaraVelazquez]

CPC- I am working in medical field for 14 years and I passed my test last July and I applied for hundreds positions and nothing happens, 😢

[@PublicExecution]

Whether or not to address resume gaps directly on your resume is really open to debate. For me, I think it would just make my resume too long. The less a recruiter reads, the better. They all have limited time on their hands when going through hundreds of resumes, so you need to be direct and to the point. Ultimately, I would rather leave it to them to ask about the gaps themselves during the interview. Why you would get your resume passed up because you have gaps is absolutely illogical. Recruiters have a responsibility to ask about those, and you should be ready with answers for each and every gap. And speaking of answers, that's another issue. You could easily lie about the gaps, right? I've done it before and succeeded with getting jobs. And don't be shy about being creative with your answers either. Naturally, a top answer would be "I just couldn't find a job." Generally, I hate it when HR asks about gaps because that answer is legitimately what you could say and a very obvious choice. t could easily be true too. You obviously don't get calls from every application that you send in. Another answer that could be true is if you said that you were in school for something (just be ready to show proof of that, like a certificate or diploma). Other answers include taking care of family members, and my personal favorite if you have a significantly long gap: I traveled abroad with my significant other who took a job in another country and he/she supported me. Another potential answer is that you fell into clinical depression for a year or two, although that might not be the best thing to say lol. Some employers can discriminate against you for mental illness, which is absolutely wrong and unethical, but I digress. There are a myriad of ways to answer the gap question, but again, the area of debate is whether to put those on your resume or not.

[@MsLaylay99]

Great ininterview. I really enjoyed the wealth of information.

[@tallicagirl]

Hey there. Thanks for all of your advice. How common is it for employers to sponsor CPC certification training/testing and where do I find these companies?

[@sravaniannamdevula1932]

Hi Victoria mam yesterday I completed my CPC exam today I got result I passed with 87% thank you 🥳🥳 ur vedios also helped me Love from India ❤

[@hulchala]

Please guide me also how can I start i am also from India,,,, plz share your Instagram

[@hulchala]

The coching institute are fraudsters i want to study on my own plz help me with books and way plz

[@hilarybatzel7585]

I am a newly certified in AHIMA CCS-P but all I am finding are jobs that require the CCS. Should I apply to those anyway?

[@jocelynwaldahl9674]

Maybe this is a topic for another video but what are some of the most common medical coding software programs that companies use? It would be nice to know and try to familiarize myself/yourself with the software when applying for a job. That way you can add it to your resume or application like you would MS Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.

[@cinsationalcinema1776]

Medisoft ... I have been doing billing (self taught) and this is a great software. We also use Office Ally for sending claims electronically

[@cadenenjoymentvlogs1686]

Hi Victoria, I really enjoy watching your educational videos, I have a medical billing certificate at home in NY, but its hard trying to get a job remotely to work from home, any suggestion ?

[@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 this KZbin playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLPHIVqUe1ntwWk43D_3ULgmATJ-XZ5Q52 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!

[@banxious4nothing]

I’m studying for the CMC exam through Practice Management Institute…. Hoping to find certification-pending job to get experience

[@ashleyromney2428]

Should we put irrelevant previous jobs in the work experience section of a resume? I just got my CPC-A and I have never had a coding job. Do I put work experience on the resume if it doesn’t relate to coding?

[@yolanda080]

Hi Victoria! Thank you for your channel and your wealth of knowledge. Question for you. Is medical billing a good stepping stone to coding? Any info is greatly appreciated. Have a good day!

[@PublicExecution]

I would say yes and no. If you're working in medical billing in an in-person setting, then perhaps some networking with the coding people can help get your foot in the door. But it's best to go for specific training in coding. As a medical biller, you just see the codes themselves without knowing how they got there and then submit documentation with them for payment. Bottom line is that if you're really interested in coding, then just go for that.

[@yolanda080]

@@PublicExecution can you elaborate on what good training would look like in a medical coding job? Any info is appreciated 😊

[@PublicExecution]

@@yolanda080 there are plenty of online programs that provide training, but the most important thing to find are schools with 80 clock hours of instruction. That's SO important because if you complete a program like that, one year is completely wiped away from removing the apprentice designation of your CPC credential (you have to take and pass the CPC exam first, of course). Then if you do Practicode through AAPC, that's the second and final year removed. If you watched Contempo's video on what she would do differently as a first time coder, she said exactly this. She went through a program that was not 80 hours and got screwed with removing the A designation. She then had to work at a job first.

[@yolanda080]

@@PublicExecution thank you for your help!

[@rv5377]

Most coders I'm seeing are saying they can't get a job.

[@MelaninaGlam]

True

[@tracyhaga19]

@contempocoding Can you refresh my memory of the name of the resume' company you recommend in a previous video with experience building resume`s for billing and coding?

[@ContempoCoding]

Projectresume.net

[@adrianeelise3849]

If you have a background in working at a medical office is it easier to get a job after finishing CPC? I worked at united healthcare as a benefit advocate and now a large medical practice doing customer service and eligibility. Do you think I have a chance getting a coding job after I get my cpc?

[@MurleneSanchez]

I want to see AI get on a phone and argue with an insurance co. about a denial.😃

[@Bruceselvam33]

I am bsc computer science student in india .I heard medical coding industry is growing day by day .And i heard any degree graduates can do medical coding job .So i have one doubt for you please clear me . As a bsc computer science student medical coding job is suitable or worth job for me with or without cpc certification please reply me. ❓

[@dianadavina9493]

Can you do a video on telehealth visits for 2023 and changes please

[@ContempoCoding]

Thank you for the suggestion -- I will add it on to my list of video ideas.

[@MoodleDeora]

Is it possible to get a remote position with your first medical coding job?

[@mikepal830]

Possible but very unlikely

[@rachela4071]

I think most coding jobs are remote. All the ones I know are and they are entry level

[@IsmarayMartinez-t9g]

🙏🏻

[@muhammadbilal6347]

Hi, your vedioe motivate to me and I have also 4 years experience Medical billing as AR representative. I need Medical billing AR JOb.can you refer me to someone. I will wait your response. Thank You!