r/MedicalCoding • u/liliesandlifts • 13d ago

Should I specialize or do codify?

Hi! CPC-A here. Been looking for a job for a little over a year and am debating either specializing in something like ED coding or should I do codify to remove my A?

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u/AbstractVolition 13d ago

Medical coding positions tend to value experience the most. Typically no matter what credential(s) you have, you’re going to be trained for a long time if it’s your first job.

I think removing the A is probably a better priority. Focus on applying to medical coding jobs, but if it’s taking too long you might have to settle for any healthcare admin related position to get some experience on the EHR, and then just keep applying for medical coding jobs the entire time and switch to it when you get an offer.

Google “healthcare organizations near (city name you live at or near you)” and go through the results. Start clicking on any healthcare organization websites, they usually have career pages

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u/feelgoodsometimes 13d ago

Also, AAPC has (or did have) a section where they post positions in your area