Day in the Life of a Medical Coder | REALISTIC WORK DAY! 📒
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 พ.ย. 2021
- Hi guys! Im back with another realistic work day at home. For those of you knew to my channel I am an Obstetrics & Gynecology coder. I’ve been coding for over 5 years but recently switched over to Ob/Gyn coding in August of 2020. I absolutely love what I do & enjoy working from home.
My work day typically starts anywhere from 5am-8:30am. I’m not required to start working at a specific time furing this timeframe but I have to working before 9am. I have a flexible schedule.
I hope you all enjoy the video. Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel. 🤗
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Hi everyone! BIG NEWS‼️‼️‼️You now have the option to purchase my EXACT notes I have written in my CPT book! I have uploaded my first document that is 11 pages long and focuses on the Female Genital System. They are legit hand-written notes! You can check it out here: docmerit.com/doc/show/female-genital-system-notes-56405-58954
I finally got my CPC!!! You were the one who inspired me!!! ❤ just got it this past Wednesday!! Thank you SHAMYRA! For being an amazing inspiration for me!
How long did it take you?? Any luck finding a job?
Finding this channel convinced me to stay in my coding program, I am currently only a few chapters from completion now. I was so ready to give up, but watching you do what you do is so inspiring. Also, finding out that you did this on your own without a program, is such an inspiration. I am an introvert and really would love to get certified, work from home coding, without having to constantly be communicating by phone. That is so draining for me. I love researching, analyzing, and problem-solving. I currently work in a call center, from home, as a claims processor for a large insurance company. I have been doing this for the past 5 years. I don't care to share which carrier, although I may have said in the comments of one of your previous videos. I have a lot of insight into codes and coding, so I did not think coding would be that difficult but I was wrong. But now I am determined to get certified. Thank you for your in-depth explanations of codes and coding. I can't wait to work queues & code in peace from the comfort of my home, without someone yapping in my ear for 8 hours a day. Thank you for the inspiration!
You’re so welcome! Thank you for supporting my channel! 🤗 That’s awesome! Definitely don’t give up now. Continue to push through and you’ll get that certification. I love those things about coding too!
The more you practice the better you’ll be. It’s not something you can learn overnight. And there’s always code changes, guidelines changing, payer policies changing lol. My coworkers and I always laugh because it’s like we learn something new EVERYDAY! 😅
You got this! 😁
Good for you sticking it out! I'm in a very similar situation. I loved the problem solving and research part of my job over everything else. The company I work for transitioned to a call center early last year and it has been a nightmare since. The constant ringing of the phone was starting to give me anxiety. I fell into coding but working in healthcare/insurance, I was working on the back end of coding with confirming the codes and services are related to the diagnosis. With coding I'm on the front end giving those codes for those procedures and services. I didn't think it was going to be as complicated as it is! ICD 10 it's the rules and FINDING the codes that still gets me. I like coding procedures/CPT much more. I was hoping to take my test next month but there are no test scheduled until Feb.
Mo Nique, same here! I do customer service for an inbound credit card call center for 5 years, been working remote for the duration of the pandemic... I'm sooo over taking the calls! Most callers are cordial, some are exceedingly lovely, but some are absolute dreadful people, and I wonder if they have children/hope they don't have children, because they'd be horrible for children to deal with. Thing is, I'm 47, and sick and tired of having to grin and bear it when callers are rude or nasty. I'm also mostly an introvert (and I rather enjoy it), and a self-proclaimed people-pleaser my whole life; it took me yearsss to learn to use my voice and stand up for myself and those I care about, but I'm not allowed to do the same when I'm on the clock for my job? I really can't stomach that. Besides, I'm also sick of hearing the sound of my own butt-kissing voice, "Good morning, thank you for calling --------, Melissa speaking. May I please have your --------------- number so I can bring up your account?" Over and over and over and over and over a million times a day, because we're now short-staffed the phone doesn't STOP once normal business hours hit.
I love the idea of being able to do medical coding from basically anywhere. I know there will be phone conversations I have to have, but it will be a different sort of animal.
Hey darling! Can you update, did you finish your program, are you working in coding now?
You are another inspiring sister out here helping us have a better understanding of coding. I started out years ago trying to get my CPC. It took many tries, but I finally passed in February. Starting a remote/volunteer coding gig with a non profit to get some experience to show on my resume. I was so scared when I had to take the job coding proficiency test and passed 😆. Anyone reading this and feeling like giving up. Don’t! There’s too much work available to let your dream go. You have a new subscriber!
Hello LD Napier, I am like you meaning I wanted to give up as well, but after reading Shamyra Chacon story and my friend tell me it's basically a self-taught class, I have decided to just keep at it. Any suggest on how to pass the CPC exam. It's the Scenario's that has me confused.
I love this video! I’m in a medical billing and coding program. I started August 21st. I’m in my 3rd class. Any of your videos, make me happy and it keeps me motivated to reach the finish line. I am looking forward to certification.
Thank you for sharing because I will be starting my classes next month! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This helps me stay focused on my goals! Thank you for sharing your work Shamyra! I’m starting my health information courses next fall. Nervous but excited and determined 💪
Yes love these videos!♥️
I’m 16 almost 17 and considering this field. I like note-taking, I enjoy quiet time, but wow I did not know the codes change (after a year or so) and I would feel like I’m wasting time because I would have to take notes over and over and no one will relate to my kind of work.
It’s definitely a field that requires much focus, effort, and patience! I will keep looking but thank you for your help!
All the codes don’t change annually. I’m still using a book from last year because the codes I use have not changed but they’ve added about 10 to the section I code in. They’re not deleting every code and creating new ones. Hope that makes sense. 😊 You’re welcome.
@@ShamyraC Oh! Thank you! That makes a lot of sense!
I am studying in this field. Most of the codes in the books stay the same. But the books are updated each year. The updates are not super massive once you get the basics down it isn't very difficult. The more you practice the easier it gets.
Thanks for taking us along on your day to day. I’m getting ready to start a CPC prep course next month to get certified.
How did it go?
I love the sound of your typing it is like ASMR soooooooo relaxing as I sit over here knitting trying to figure out my next move.
You’ll be excited for today’s video then. Stay tuned! 💛
Yayyyyyy! Your videos are so helpful thank you for your time.@@ShamyraC
I agree but also her voice is relaxing too... I'm over here trying to learn something and I'm so relaxed right now, I think I'm gonna take a nap and come back after ❤
Thank you so much, I finally fully understand an "Excludes 1" note, in minute 15:20 I'm in medical coding school at the moment and in my ICD-10-CM class I am having trouble understanding these terms. Your videos are super helpful even the CPT examples, in which I am also taking CPT in another class this same semester.
Thank you for doing this! I just barely got certified (phew!), and I want to practice more real-world type scenarios. All the videos on TH-cam I find are for preparing to pass CPC (which was extremely helpful), but I understand it’s very different from on the job coding and I’d like more practice with that before interviews…no multiple choice at work lol.
Hello Shamyra it's been a while for me but I enjoyed your video as usual. I look forward to the day when I am working from home as a certified coder. Your hair looks great by the way! Thank you for being my inspiration.
Thank you! 💛
Same here
How long did you have to work in an office before you could work from home? My dream is to work from home. I’m currently in school for medical billing and coding and they told me I wouldn’t be able to work from home right away. How much experience do they require to work remotely?
I like your hair!
22:53 Not the Happy Planner sticker.😂
Great video, per usual. Question. I noticed you have extensive notes in your code book. What do you do when the new code books come out? And what are your thoughts on tabbing your code books? Thanks for sharing great content.
Thank you! 🤗💗
I transfer all my notes page by page. 🙈 lol it’s a lot but I love having all my notes!
For me I tab areas in my book that pertain to my specialty and areas that I got to multiple times in a day. If you’re new to coding I would insert the tabs that are given in CPT. And for ICD-10 I would tab each letter and the guidelines.
@@ShamyraC Thanks!
I’m loving your videos they are so informative but my question is how did you choose on/gyn?
Would having a mild palsy in my hand keep me from being successful coder? I was just recently reminded of the charting quotas and wonder if I can use alternative typing software to stay on schedule. Is there a way to choose a relatively slow specialty?
Hi chamira in your every day job do you use the books to find the codes or you have a system to help you?
Thank you
I’m starting a medical coding and billing class on Monday! I’ve been watching so many videos to prepare me and because I’m just so excited to start something new. I was wondering how did u specialize in OBGYN for medical coding?
Do an update boo I’m about to start soon also
@@Lxlocs814 any update? I’m still debating if I should study in medical coding and billing
Thanks for these videos. Question. The work que, does every provider have their own site/ software for log in or is their a universal system/ software coders code from?
With my job we’re all on the same software but we have different access and we all have our own user logins. You’re welcome! ☺️
@@ShamyraC I know I ask a lot of questions I appreciate your responses 💕
How do you create your schedule or do the company you work for have a set schedule for you?
How were you measured as a medical coder? Do you have metrics? If yes, what are does? I am an aspiring medical coder and am interested to take the CPC exam. Like your video. Thank you!
I love your glasses. Are the lens made to prevent the screen from tiring your eyes?
Thank you! My lens have the blue light protection to prevent strain from looking at the screens.
@@ShamyraC thank you for replying! 🥹 Last question, are they prescription?
Good morning, can you please show how to tag the different pages on the CPT / ICD?
Hi Maritza. I have a video on how I tab my books. ☺️ th-cam.com/video/kSR1KZYZGhI/w-d-xo.html
so anybody can work at home being a medical coder? Im in retail and ready to switch fields. Will a certification's also be considered for employment? I see thousands of jobs for work from home medical coding. Thanks so much
OMG I'm in this class. To be honest I love it buts its intimidating looking at these codes and starting off. Please tell it gets better..????
Yes!! I too was intimidated in the beginning so don’t get discouraged. The more you practice the better you’ll get. It’s so much to learn and honestly, us seasoned coders learn new things to this day! I truly love what I do. 🤗
@@ShamyraC I love it to I do feel discouraged but honestly you explain it better than my instructor so I actually understand it better 😆 😆
@@ebony_3743 🤣🤣 I don’t know why when instructors/teachers explain things it’s hard to understand but when you hear it from someone else it makes sense! In my head thinking.. “Why didn’t they just say that!?” 😆
Are u able to just search the code electronically? And find the code number? Or u have to search through a physical book
dunking hashbrowns are the best.
I wish my hours were like yours lol i rather start early but i work from 9-6p
I hope this isnt a weird question but where did you get you glasses. Your nose & face shape is similar to mine but i tend to have the hardest time finding glasses that fit my face yours look like they wouldn't slide down.
I purchased them from Nordstrom. www.nordstrom.com/s/quay-australia-hardwire-50mm-blue-light-filtering-glasses/6111803?TDlvryCfm_081021_proddescr1&sp_source=email&sp_medium=transaction&sp_campaign=TDlvryCfm_081021_proddescr1
@@ShamyraC oh thanks 😊
I’m preparing for my CCS exam. I just completed my courses, but I still don’t feel confident for the exam. I could be just overthinking it. Did you take the CCS exam?
Hi Shamyra, Thank you for your videos. Couls you please answer few general questions? Which app/software do you/your company uses fie coding? And how do you get charts? On software or as word file?Thanks.
Hi! We use EPIC. All charts are in EPIC the same software I code in. 🙂
Incredible ❤I passed my CPC.your videos helped me a lot 😊
How can we specialize in OBGYN medical coding if I want to work in that?
The association you passed your CPC exam may have the exam for COBGC certification.
@@ShamyraCthank you so much ❤
How many codes do you estimate you do within a day?
Do you have to work holidays like christmas and Thanksgiving? (That may be a childish thing to ask but if I work from home I'd like to not work those 😅) I haven't even gone to school for this yet I'm just checking out work from home jobs.
Your question isn’t childish at all girl lol I do not work on any of the government holidays (New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas) ☺
Hi I hope you see my comment. I was curious how long it takes to become a medical biller and coder and also if the classes can all be done online? I would really appreciate some feedback
Hi Jacqueline, there really isn’t a set timeframe as to how long it takes. Some people it could take them a couple years & others it could take less depending on their background and the employer they already work for. You can take classes/courses online. I would search for CPC online training courses for medical coding or CPB online training courses for medical billing.
I have SO many questions because I’m trying to go through and take my certification for this.
Is there a set number of “bills” you have to push through in a day?
I heard mixed information about pay with this career, my buddy in Cali said he gets paid less than the warehouse job he was working but he prefers coding so he also works a part time to make ends meet but my buddy in Boston said she makes GREAT money,m. Is there a set minimum nationally or is it mixed throughout the US?
I have more but don’t wanna blow up your comments.
Wage varies by state and the agency one is working for. I’m in Idaho and have just recently finished my program. There are agency’s that want to start one a the low end and others that are willing to do an increase with one that is just starting out. CBCS and CPC certification can also make a difference, or even the years worked in the field.
I know this is personal but could you tell me what company you work for?
I’m a single mom, and disabled. I’m interested in medical coding and really need to work remote due to my living situation.
Your flexible hours + being able to work from home is exactly what I need.
If you don’t feel comfortable publicly posting it, could you tell me privately?
Is medical coding a great career? Is medical coding a well high paying job?
thumbs up
Thank you!
I'm studying medical coding and I wonder if I can start out making $30 an hour
What are some employers who hire coders to work from home
I’m not sure off the top of my head but I would search “Remote Medical Coding Jobs” online to find them. 😊
Is there a coding quota you have to reach each day?
My quota is 20/hr. but it’s not just for coding only. I could code 10 charts and review 10 denials and that would meet my quota. There’s other tasks I can do to meet this quote as well but 20/hr is what I need to meet.
@@ShamyraC thanks
Do you have to go to school for this?
No
Your voice is low