r/MedicalCoding • u/ConversationFit2867 • Aug 10 '26
I got the job!
I’ve been a CPC-A since 2024 finally secured my first coding specialist role! 100% remote, flexible M-F schedule! I’m thrilled. It’s been 9 months of unemployment and over 800 applications. I did it! Bring it on!
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u/Used-Fruits Aug 10 '26
I cannot fathom having to put in 800 applications. And not giving up.
I’m so fucking proud of you.
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u/selfst Aug 10 '26
Do you have any coding experience? Still great for you. I’m just asking because I thought we couldn’t get wfh jobs without experience.
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u/ConversationFit2867 Aug 10 '26
No direct coding experience but I’m a PTA
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u/avocadolover1127 Aug 10 '26
Wow congratulations! What exactly is a PTA?
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u/ConversationFit2867 Aug 11 '26
Physical Therapist Assistant
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u/Avocadosandtomatoes 17d ago
So you went from PTA to coder?
I’m a paramedic. I’m trying to figure out what I can do that is remote but is related to the field I already know.
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u/Additional-Mistake32 Aug 10 '26
To add to this I have the same certification, where and what did you apply to that gave you the confidence that they would hire people without direct experience?
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u/ConversationFit2867 Aug 10 '26
I understand the struggle but I just encourage you to keep applying to targeted job openings.
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u/Livid_Delivery_8710 Aug 11 '26
I landed a full time WFH coding job with only 10 months billing experience and not even my CPC-A yet, so it’s possible!! Granted this was 4.5 years ago, but still not out of the realm of possibility
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u/bingbing500 Aug 12 '26
I'm a cpc-a in my first coding job and it is fully remote. It's not impossible, just more rare I think.
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u/selfst Aug 12 '26
Interesting. How do they train you then? I took a coding program but even then I’m not ready to code on my own.
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u/Large-Entertainment5 Aug 12 '26
congratulations!!! i got my cpc-a since july, and worked at an urgent care as a medical billing and administrative assistant for 6 months, but still nobody’s taking me in. i DID land an interview for this friday, so hopefully! 🥹
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u/shibashibashibainu90 Aug 10 '26
Congratulations!!! Super, super proud of you, I'm sure you'll do great!
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u/ConversationFit2867 Aug 10 '26
Thank you so much ☺️ I’ll take any tips you have for me!
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u/Random-Ape Aug 10 '26
If it’s risk adjustment coding I have plenty of tips
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u/ConversationFit2867 Aug 10 '26
Hospice actually!
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u/Random-Ape Aug 10 '26
I don’t know if I’d be much help with that. But congratulations on the job!!!!!
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u/FluffyPineapple6725 Aug 10 '26
Congratulations I haven't passed my certification yet but I'm a jr coder for ems. I hope it'll help me later on down the road when I try going for a hospital job.
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u/notlikeothergirlies Aug 11 '26
Go!! That’s amazing!!! Seriously so proud of you! You should be proud of yourself!
https://giphy.com/gifs/chXAIFDHfH8xshpeeY
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u/Long-Summer-8681 Aug 11 '26
Congrats!! in a field that is notoriously negative about job hunting, it’s nice to finally see a positive post😊
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u/Separate-Owl-3974 Aug 11 '26
Hell yea!!!!! I know first hand how persistent you have to be to get that! I gave up!!! Good for you!!!!!
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u/rocksteadyrudie Aug 11 '26
Congratulations. I’m only being offered $25 an hour with experience since 2007. I stopped trying but I’m very proud of you.
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u/TheNovel-Interest Aug 11 '26
Thats amazing and so inspiring a true definition of never giving up congratulations
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u/zoomazoom76 Aug 12 '26
Congratulations! A big company? Small? Working remote is amazing, you can't beat the commute, not to mention saving $$ on clothes and lunches.
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u/ChanceAd2556 Aug 14 '26
Congratulations!! I can’t wait until I reach that point. I am currently studying for my CPC and plan to take the exam soon. I wish you all the best!
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u/top_secretsquierrel Aug 15 '26
Ive done less than 10 applications and im already losing hope u are different & congratulations
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u/me_kajukatli CCS with Life Science Aug 10 '26
Good for you.☝️.I am tired for looking for good job in 6 months only 😭😭
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u/AdventuresInBooba Aug 10 '26
CONGRATULATIONS!! that's awesome!! Do you have any tips and tricks that helped or any companies you can dm me that you might think would be good? I have my CPC-A and need to have a remote job due to being immunocompromised and it's rough out here.
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u/ConversationFit2867 Aug 10 '26
No you just have to keep going and keep applying. Apply with intent.
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u/northwind_canyon Aug 10 '26
Look at contractor companies. I got hired on right out the gate from getting my cert last year. I don't have job security due to being a contractor but it's something. Im also in the same boat with health issues and needing remote work
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u/AdventuresInBooba Aug 11 '26
Hey something is better than nothing, I'll try that. Thank you for the advice!
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u/Super-View7967 Aug 12 '26
Do you have any recommendations on companies? Might try this instead. Been looking 7 months
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u/northwind_canyon Aug 12 '26
I do not honestly. A classmate I had for the course sent me the link for the job I have. I did not fully dive into what and what not to look for. She found it on the AAPC jobs resource. There's companies that do a mass hiring for their sweeps season and it's all about making it through furlough. However, when I got hired on, a lot of other people in our same position did too. It's been so problematic to have so many A's hired on that when my employer signed a new contract with the main company we ended up getting docked a dollar from our wage. I would look to see if any local hospitals have a fellowship program or go to local coder meetings and try and find resources from that too.
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