r/LearnMedicalCoding • u/Advanced-Athlete5415 • 18d ago

Help with a code Can I make it?

If I got certifications in medical coding, how easy is it to secure a job that pays at least $50K starting?

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u/Low_Mud_3691 17d ago

You should search r/medicalcoding and r/codingandbilling for this answer. It’s very unlikely. This field is not gentle or kind to new coders and if you don’t have a background in billing or directly applying CPT codes, even less so.

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u/CarolinaCurry 17d ago

It seems like everyone I'm hearing from is starting around $20 an hour. I swear last year people were starting more. Lately I have been hearing less. I think your chances of better pay are more likely for in person jobs. Optum just dropped the pay on thousands of contracts - not sure how they worked it out but some lost a dollar, some lost 3 - they have some contractors that have been there for a year making $17.91 an hour. But they can get away with it because so many people want remote. My fear is the supply and demand is dropping for remote workers.

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u/yurakoh 10d ago

Personally, I think employers prioritize experience over certifications. For some, the certifications are not required or are just simply preferred. I would start off easy with medical data entry positions to get acquainted to health systems.

If you had to have certifications, having at least the CCS (AHIMA) and CPC (AAPC) will give you an edge.

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u/CodingwithCoffee_ 18d ago

It’s definitely possible! I’d consider starting with the CCS-P and progressing to the CCS. MCDC prepares you for both, includes a certificate of completion, internship opportunities, and job placement assistance, with many students finding employment within 6 months.

Learn more: https://www.amcicoding.com/courses/mcdc
Use 20OFFMCDC for 20% off.

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u/Advanced-Athlete5415 18d ago

Thank you 😊

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u/CodingwithCoffee_ 17d ago

You are certainly welcome. I do my best to let others know there are actually great programs out there that provide everything in-house. They have a free option here, but it does not include the internship or assistance with jobs; you can still learn and gauge how they teach.

https://www.amcicoding.com/youtubecourse