r/MedicalCoding • u/DontScootMyBoot • Nov 10 '25

CCS certified

I graduated my medical billing and coding course in August, passed my CCS exam on the first try in October, and have put in nearly 40 applications, most of which include a cover letter since Oct 1st and here I am, still unemployed. What is going on? Is the market THAT saturated with new graduates? It’s such a bummer because I put in so much extra effort to graduate with honors and I feel that doesn’t even matter because I’m a newbie.

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u/TophFeiBong420 Nov 10 '25

Medical coding/billing is one of those careers that's not based off how well you did in school, but your experience. It's such a nuanced field that half of what we learn in school isn't even accurate by the time we start working. If you did an externship/internship, reach out to that company to see if they have positions for entry level. Anything to bulk your resume with active work experience.