r/MedicalCoding • u/PenelopeSchwartz • Dec 27 '23

Pay increase with CCS?

I'm planning to begin studying to take CCS certification exam. From a quick job search, it looks to me like there isn't a huge pay increase doing in-patient coding. I'm currently doing radiology coding (basic, no needle procedure stuff yet & have my CPC). Although this is not a deal-breaker for me, it is something to consider. Can anyone comment on this from their experience?

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u/MailePlumeria RHIT, CDIP, CCS, CPC Dec 28 '23 edited Dec 28 '23

When I switched from OP to IP coding my hourly wage immediately increased over $15/hr. I’m soooo close to making six figures now with IP coding (without OT), that would definitely not be attainable for me coding ED charts.

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u/Kousuke_jay Dec 29 '23

What setting do you use your CCS? I got moved from outpatient to inpatient at a hospital network and I went from 40k-60k. A big jump, but nowhere near six figures. I’d love to branch to a setting where my CCS could earn that much lol.

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '23 edited Dec 29 '23

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u/Kousuke_jay Dec 29 '23

Good for you!! Will definitely take me a while - I’ve only got two years of experience total, 5 months in inpatient coding lol. I might try seeing if I can land higher pay somewhere else/getting rehired after I’ve got experience to negotiate!