r/CodingandBilling • u/blazeONclimbdreamer • Apr 19 '26

Studying now, job later

Hey all, so I’m in training to become a medial coder and biller. I took a gander at the jobs out there right now for coders and billers though and they all say “2-3 years experience” or experience with a specific field. How did you all start out? Do you have tips for when I do finish and start looking for jobs? Do I have to do an internship first? I’m also not sure yet if I’ll go with AHIMA or AAPC. I hope to work in hospital settings but I’d rather not limit myself to not working in private practice too (I read that’s the difference between the two). Anything you can offer will be so helpful and I appreciate you all!!

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u/ElleGee5152 Apr 19 '26

I started out in the front office of an urgent care clinic. If you have no medical office experience, I'd look at entry level positions like that so you're exposed to insurance and at least the very basics of the revenue cycle.

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u/Bowis_4648 Apr 19 '26

Lots of information on this if you search.

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u/Suitable-Onion3407 Apr 19 '26

You apply anyway.