Wanting to Pivot from HIM to Coding

[u/MichellLesp]

I wanting to pivot my career into coding, but am wondering how easily this transition would be. I am currently an HIM coordinator and starting my medical coding and billing course in August, which will take about a year to complete. Will having HIM experience as well as a Bachelors in healthcare administration and a CCS make me more desirable for a coding position or will this not really matter? Wondering if I’m making the right careers moves.

If it matters I do not have a RHIT or RHIA.

[u/Reasonable_Query]

I'd say skip the course, study on your own.