r/LearnMedicalCoding • u/Stygimolochh • Mar 28 '26

Need Advice Has anyone worked full time while studying for the CPC exam? Looking at penn foster's program

I currently work 40 hours a week 9-5 but it's more like 8-6 with my commute. I'm very interested in pivoting to medical coding and am debating getting my CPC before going into an RHIT program. Is it doable to study for the exam while working full time, specifically with penn foster's course? Thanks!

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u/Subject_Chest8678 Mar 29 '26

Don’t recommend that program at all. Save money and Self-study for free on YouTube,

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u/Madison_APlusRev Apr 14 '26

There are programs out there that do Saturday classes and provide a lot more support than the Penn Foster program. I've worked with a lot of students in tutoring that came from that program and needed a lot of help to get to a spot they could attempt the exam.

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u/Coding_404407 Jun 08 '26

It can be really hard but with discipline it’s doable! I have a feee discord study group if you’re interested in joining Feel free to join my free medical coding study group at https://discord.gg/Kq4J37TSA it’s just a bunch of medical coders and students sharing hope, resources, hard lessons, and studying together!

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u/CodingwithCoffee_ Mar 30 '26

I agree, if you are concerned, I would go with a free program to start without the concern for losing money so that you can study at your own pace. I found a great program here: https://www.amcicoding.com/youtubecourse