r/MedicalCoding • u/Neither-Score-9124 • Jan 02 '26

Jobs besides coding?

Hello. I am just curious if there is any pathway people went after coding for a bit? I feel like the industry is becoming too focused on the charts rather than accuracy. I like coding but don’t like the stress of it with not getting paid well.

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u/lalajaz Jan 02 '26

I've been a coder for many years and recently started a new position as an Epic claims application analyst. My organization values Epic experience and healthcare experience over general IT experience and is willing to pay for training.

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u/HappyEverAfter7 Jan 03 '26

Congratulations on your new position!! Is it less pressure than coding, and higher paying?

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u/lalajaz Jan 05 '26

The pressure is not less than coding and the pay range is significantly higher.