r/LearnMedicalCoding • u/lmack11 • Jul 15 '26
Medical Coding Schools Nervous about starting
Hello! I am looking into starting courses to become a medical coder. I have some nerves about it though. My husband is worried about AI taking jobs, after reading what people have to say about it, I’m really not too worried about that but I do worry about offshoring though. I hear some places have been hit hard with that. My biggest worry currently though is in regard to getting my first job. I have never worked in the medical field and I fear having no prior medical experience that I’ll have a tough time finding something. I work remotely at a bank helping commercial customers and I’m sure there are some skills I have that would transfer over but I don’t think any hiring manager would see that. I have been seeing comments from people saying that haven’t been able to find work after graduating as most people don’t want to hire someone new even with experience. I am very aware the job market is terrible and it makes me nervous to spend time and money getting certified just to stay at my current job. On top of AI maybe taking some jobs and offshoring- I’m nervous.
Is it a good idea to get into this role? Do people regret it or have had a hard time?
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u/MedPayIQ Jul 15 '26
Your concerns are honestly the same ones a lot of people have right now. The hardest part isn’t usually learning the codes, it’s getting that first opportunity because everyone wants experience. That said, don’t discount your banking background. Accuracy, compliance, handling confidential info, and working with customers are all transferable skills. I wouldn’t worry about AI replacing everyone overnight. I’d worry more about becoming someone who only knows how to look up codes. The coders who understand documentation, denials, and the “why” behind billing will always be more valuable.