Day In The Life of a Medical OBGYN Coder | MY 5AM MORNING ROUTINE
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- Hey guys... I wanted to share another morning routine working from home. I have been coding since 2016 and I absolutely LOVE IT!! Best career choice for me and my family, I honestly couldn’t ask for a better job.
I’ve been working from home full time since 2018. I also have a flexible schedule so I pretty much make up my own hours. However, I’m still an early riser because I like to get my day started early and finished early. I don’t think I could ever enjoy working 9-5. Just thinking about it has my mind scrambled because I’m so used to my routine of being done work by 2:00-3:00.
I did not go to college for coding and I also didn’t take any courses prior to passing my CPC. My preferred method of studying was doing practice exams over and over and finding as much info as I could online. Amazon Kindle is an AMAZING app with hundreds of practice exams and coding tips. So, check them out on their app if you’re interested in medical coding.
I achieved my CPC Certification through the AAPC. Currently, studying for the OBGYN Specialty Credential.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you all for watching 💕
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Xo,
Shamyra Chacon
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this is my dream job right now. I have a work from home call center job. So tired of rude customers and back to back calls 😂 your video is motivating me girl
😂 I don’t think I could handle customer service either..
I am with you @antoinette. I am so ready to do something different as well, was interested in this field since I get to still work from home w/ no talking to customers
@@maribelcruz8877 lol at the “no talking to customers” 🤣
I just started medical
Billing and coding and I am ready to not have rude customers 🤣I work at a call center from home and those customers be having bad days🤣🤣🤣
I know I’m late, but, GIRL YES! I’m in the exact same position right now. I’m so over it, I’m happy to work from home but the constant rude customers really made me realize I’m ready to change over to billing and coding 😂.
I’m also an OBGYN coder working remote. Love seeing another coder doing what I do lol
Oh wow that’s awesome! Welcome to my Channel 💛🤗
Ladies, I've been thinking about getting into this..but can you please honestly reply back with the downsides of the job..can it be extremely boring??
And how many claims are you expected to do in a shift?
It depends on the company you work for. I believe Shamyra has a productivity goal of 20 charges per/hour. My company has a productivity goal of 35 charts per day (we are a multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient facility). So it just depends 🫶🏽 but coding is a GREAT career. It is not a job, but a career choice. So i recommend doing ALL the research you can before getting into it. But I ABSOLUTELY LOVE CODING. ❤
The way you reading 📖 it doesn’t seem like it’s difficult to find in medical record , you giving me so much hope
It’s not difficult at all.. but then again I’ve been doing it for years now and things start to become repetitive. Medical Coding is a great career choice in my opinion- I love it.
I am in a CPC program right now, and this just inspired me to keep going. So many other videos are just negative and make the job seem so hard and horrible. Thanks for this!
Aw, you’re welcome! Coding might not be the job for them. As long as you love it - that’s all that matters. 🤗
This is such a blessing! I’m thinking about going to school just for medical coding. I started as a medical assistant and then cross train as a X-ray tech for 18 yrs... now I’m ready for change and not work directly with patients. I was a little nervous because it seems so much... watching your video really motivate me ... I believe once I learn this it will be easy. Do you know a good school to go to?
That's awesome! Your background already will be very helpful since you've already worked in the medical field. There is radiology coding if that specialty is something you really enjoyed. I don't know of any schools but I do know the AAPC has online coding courses that are similar to a course you'd take at a community college. Definitely research online for coding courses in your area or check for ones online. Good luck on journey!
@Star i have a journey to medical coding video that explains how I got to where I am. 😊 th-cam.com/video/3jzYRfTo6Mg/w-d-xo.html
Wow this is a sign from God, in January I will be starting medical billing and coding class
I'm so happy I found your channel!!!
I’m happy you found me! I’m still very small here on TH-cam but we’re growing. Thanks for supporting! ☺️
I'm in my first week of training in my first coding job as an OB coder so I've been bingeing your videos. I love how you explain things! I think I get overwhelmed but the way you break it down into smaller and seemingly simple chunks... I wanna be like you when I grow up LOL. Keep up the amazing videos, you're awesome!
That's awesome!! Welcome to the OB coding world!! I absolutely love OB/GYN. It can be overwhelming especially because there's so much to learn and how it seems like every payer wants you to bill maternity care different lol
I'm glad my videos are helpful!! That's so sweet!! Thank you and Stay tuned for more coding videos to come!!
@@ShamyraC Can you do a video on non global type situations? 🤞🙏 I seem to be stuck a lot on what's considered "routine"/bundled and what would be a complication and billed out. Every time I don't bill something, I should have billed it. Or I'll bill it and get told it's routine. Agh! 😫 Any suggestions or tips you can give are so so helpful! Thank you!
I am so glad that I came across your page because I am a medical assistant and I want to further my career and I noticed that registered nursing wasn’t for me and I like doing the front desk type of things learning about insurance and coding so this is giving me a good window to an amazing career in healthcare. Do I have a video on how you organize your tabs and your coding books?
Oh okay, definitely go for whatever feels right to you! I do have a video on how I tab my books but it’s related to ob/gyn. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/kSR1KZYZGhI/w-d-xo.html
I would love to see how you tab your books! Looking at the coding books is SO overwhelming, so seeing how you tab them would be extremely helpful :)
Hi Lauren! You’re in luck! I already have a video on how I tab my books. 😃 th-cam.com/video/kSR1KZYZGhI/w-d-xo.html
@@ShamyraC oh my, you're quick with responses. Seeing how you started and where you ended up is SO inspiring. You've gained another subscriber :)
Thank you for this! I notice you answer every question so I'm gonna go for it, my local community college offers a path for the medical coding certification but also an associates in applied science for medical coding that only takes another semester and my schooling is covered by financial aid anyway. Would you suggest doing the associates degree?
Thank you for supporting my channel! Are you looking to do both of them or just the science for medical coding program? I think both of them would be very beneficial to have on your resume when you start to look for a medical coding job. Remember most companies want to hire people with coding experience so if you don’t have the experience - having one or both of these programs on your resume tells them that you’ve had the proper education for this field. Also, start doing research for places you’d want to work for. Check their requirements on the application so you know what they are looking for. Good luck on your journey! 🤗🌸
@@ShamyraC thank you so much for the reply! My college has both, I'm signed up for the associates but some of the job listings I've been looking at mention the certification so that worries me a little. I can talk to the program head about it as well just need to quit procrastinating on TH-cam and make an appointment haha. Starting next month either way so I'll be around the chan! Thanks
@@allieh3444 oh okay! Yeah, they’ll definitely be looking for people that have the CPC or some kind of coding certification. Thank you for supporting! 💞
Can you post the link to that exact hair? It's so beautiful on you and your skin is flawless
I have the link to the hair in the description box to this video.
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I made my own wig and sewed the wig down to my cornrows but left my perimeter (edges) out. ☺️
@@ShamyraC Thanks!! 😊
Is medical coding hard? I’m debating if I want to do medical coding online or pharmacy tech online.
I don’t think it’s hard but there is a lot to learn. The more you do it the better you get at it.
I have 4 years coding and about to get my certification. I love seeing day to days that are remote!
That's awsome! Good luck on your exam! I love watching them too! :)
I am currently in my last classes until graduation and taking the CCA exam. I am scared of failing in this career. This is new and I have many thoughts about my recall and assessment. I want to do remote working (as well as my husband) and this video gave me some motivation to not slack and just study and apply myself. Thank you so much.
You’re very welcome! As long as you stay focused and know that this is something you really want to do and pursue then you’ll definitely succeed. Erase the working from home benefit because it could take time before you get there. You pretty much have to fall in love with coding because it’s a lot to learn but comes with so many benefits. 😊
Good luck on your journey! Make sure to check out my CODING playlist, it has so much info on coding! 🤍
@@ShamyraC Wow, thank you a lot. I will definitely check out the playlist. I have already subscribed!
@@ShamyraC This is perfect! I am so grateful for this. I literally cannot thank you enough. Honestly.
I’m on the other side currently processing appeals. A lot of my bills go to the auditors that are CPC certified. I’m planning on starting my coding class in July of this year and I pray it’s not too hard. When I was a Medical Assistant we touched on some coding but not like the COC class. I love these types of videos they give me hope.
That’s awesome!! We have billers switch over to the coding side also. ☺️ I haven’t seen anyway go back yet. lol Good luck in your coding class! & thank you for supporting my channel. 💞
@@ShamyraC 😊 Your most welcome!
How do you know what information is irrelevant in the case studies and what needs to be coded? I still have some issues with that.
Give me an example of what you mean. The only thing you should pay attention to for a procedure/surgery is what the provider physically did.
what book is that? where did you get it from?
My CPT book is published by AMA and you can purchase from their website or find on amazon. My ICD-10-CM book I use to look up diagnosis is published by Decision Health. I have the Physician EXPERT ICD-10-CM manual.
Hi can you talk about your experience taking ob specialty exam?
Sure. Making a note to bring up in an upcoming video!
so is there coding for speech therapy and audiology ? what is medical coding for? do they do genetic counseling?
I’m not sure if there is a coding job or specialty for speech therapy and audiology. I’d do a google search and see what comes up. You can bill for genetic counseling if the provider you're coding for performs it.
@@ShamyraC ok thank you. you do medical coding for usa canada, australia, where is this? medical coding is not medical billing? do programs do it for separate, together?
@@uzbekistansiberia8546 I do medical coding in usa. Medical coding and medical billing are two different jobs but sometimes the job duties overlap. There are separate programs for both. You only need to do one unless you prefer to take both programs.
Hi I'm a new subscriber and love your channel I'm about to start my class for medical billing and coding could you please do a video going in depth in the books with labeling
I have two or three videos on coding books in my coding playlist. Were you able to watch them? I can give you the links to them if you’re not sure. Let me know. 😊
@@ShamyraC I saw the latest one and yes ma'am I would love the links thank you so much your job is my dream job to get
is this useful do medical coding course after graduation in mathematics?
I’m not sure I’m understanding what you mean. Medical Coding and mathematics aren’t related I dont think.
With my experience as an LPN (10 yrs) would that help me to get in the door? Also, what should I expect as a starting salary?
I would say yes because it shows you have years of experience in the medical field. It might not be coding experience but the two kind of go hand in hand.
The salary would depend on the employer, where you’re located, and sometimes the experience that you have. For example I googled the salary difference for medical coding in NY vs GA. New York is $90K per year while Georgia is $53K per year.
Hi Friend
I appreciate your videos I am thinking about getting my certificate from AAPC how was the course for you and how long did it take you to complete the course? How many hours did you study 📚 per week ?
Hey girl,
I can’t remember if I mentioned taking the OBGYN Course in this video but it took me about 2-3 months to complete it but that’s only because I only logged on randomly. It’s only a 4 hour course 😂 but with working OB stuff everyday I didn’t feel the need to rush since I had a year to complete it.
I have not taken any other courses related to coding. If you’re referring to how many hours I studied prior to taking the exam for my CPC - I’d say about 2-3 hours per day. But honestly I don’t remember it could’ve been less or more depending on the day. I was just really passionate about so I know I spent a good amount of time studying and doing practice exams.
I am studying to be a coder and this is very helpful!!! You walking through cases and showing how you coded it. Thank you so much!
That’s awesome! Best of luck & you’re very welcome. ☺️
Your hair is beautiful
Thank you!! 🥰
I just found your videos today and enjoy them. Hoping you are still posting them!
Okay! I know this is about coding, but, omg your hair is EVERYTHING!! Sooo curly and pretty. Looks so natural!Loved the video!
Thank you! I love the curls too. 😊
wow you inspire me! OBGYN seems so interesting!
I understand you have your CPC. Do you think I can do CCS through AHIMA? It's because my community college is geared towards CCS.
It is very interesting, I’d have to say the challenge with OB is billing for deliveries because you really have to pay attention to insurances and their policies for Maternity billing.
I’ve never been on AHIMA’s website but I know the AAPC has a CCS certification. I really don’t think it matters where you get certified from though.
If your college has a class you can take prior to sitting for the exam that would be great! CCS and CPC are kind of the same thing. To me, it’s better to have one of them then none of them. 😉
@@ShamyraC thank you Shamyra! You really inspire me to pursue this career. Love your videos!!
Is there any phone work with this type of job ? And also do you live in Pittsburgh? Or Pennsylvania just a different city? Only asking because I seen you mention UPMC in another comment.
No ma’am.. I have no involvement with patients at all. I haven’t had any phone calls or video calls from any of my providers as of yet but we do have that capability if needed. I did have one call with my practice manager but I initiated the call instead of us going back and forth through emails.
It would depend on the line of work that you do and how they prefer to get in contact with you. They meaning managers, providers, office staff, etc. For my coworkers we use Microsoft Teams Video calls pretty much everyday. We have video capability but we don’t use it everyday just the audio.
Yes!! PA Born & Raised!! Different City ☺️
@@ShamyraC oh okay , same here!!! But thank you, you give so much good information!
You’re welcome!
So I want to get into this but which one to chose coding or billing??
Do you have to buy your coding books or are they supplied by your job?
My job purchases them for me.
@@ShamyraC Thanks! Those books are expensive. I'd hate to have to buy them every yr so that'll be something I look for with an employer
I did criminal justice and medical field-EMS but it wasn't for me. I been working from home in a call center type job-HATE IT!!!. I love being home, skilled in computers and used to do medical claims audits so I think I might go back to this but getting negatives from family-this isn't a real job blah blah and so on. What you did before was-but I didn't like its different
Wow that’s awesome the job history you have! It’s okay to want to do something else. Coding is definitely a legit real job 😆 lol people crack me up when they say things like this or we’ll be replaced with robots.. that’s not happening at all! Coders are needed and it’s a great field to be in. I absolutely love it. 🥰
Totally off the subject. First of all thanks for the video, you have a very easy personality to be around and listen to.. I just wanted to say as someone who is a makeup artist and stylist for 30 years. U should use the witch hazel, I think that was the Thayers that you were using. It’s counter productive to apply over moisturizing. It should be first thing you apply after cleansing and everything else on top. Just saying, I wouldn’t want you to unknowingly dry your skin. .. :)
P.s. if u want a pick me up moisturizing spray try one of the Mario Badescu sprays. They have cucumber and natural ingredients etc. also your hair looks amazing. Great job…;)
Hi Adrienne! Aww that’s so sweet, thank you! I do you use witch hazel first (sometimes) before I apply my moisturizer and then use the Thayers whitch hazel as a refresher. It does refresh my skin I don’t get any drying effects from it. However, the Mario Badescu I did try and I got a slight rash from it witch is weird because it is natural. I haven't used it since and haven't had any problems with the ones I use now.
Thanks for supporting my channel! 💛
I know you have your own schedule, but do you have like a set amount of accounts you have to do a day?? Are you like assigned patients? Or do you just work at your own pace?
My quote I have to meet is 20 encounters per hour. Its not strictly coding 20 charts per hour because sometimes I have to enter missing charges and this number is included. Also, the denials that I have to review go into this 20/hr quote. So, I could code 5 charts, enter 10 missing charges, and review 5 denials to meet 20/hr if that makes sense.
I’m assigned whatever my providers bill for in the hospital and I have to review their office procedures. When they dictate a note in the patients chart (that I have to review) the charge they select will come straight to me and I’ll review and choose the correct codes.
I work at my own pace but have to make sure I’m meeting my quote 20/hr.
@@ShamyraC thank you for clarifying!!! That helps a lot!
I was wondering if you was still a medical coder, I still remember your last video and you was training.
Yes, still coding!! I don’t think I could ever give it up because I love it so much.. Girl I still feel like I’m training because I learn new things everyday. 😂
@@ShamyraC maybe it’s easier if I understood but it sounded like you was speaking another language lol
@@alexisg3348 lol I was just filming another video and I said that exact same thing. Y'all are probably like what the hell are you talking about lol coding terms is like speaking another language.
I am interested in knowing more about this course in Medical Billing Coding I currently have a medical billing and coding diploma I really need you to help me please.
That’s awesome!! Sure. How can I help? I don’t have all the answers but I might can lead you in the right direction.
Hi,what would you say is most challenging part of the Cpc test.
For me it would be Time Management! Making sure you’re getting through I believe the ratio is 30 questions per hour. I can’t remember what was the most challenging pertaining to leveling an e&m.. maybe medical decision making was a bit more challenging. Especially now with the new 2021 e&m changes it’s even more challenging.
I can’t exactly remember what on the CPC test was challenging because I took it 5 years ago. But I know time management was my biggest struggle to make sure I didn’t run out of time. My very first time taking the CPC I ran out of time but my second time I finished 30-45 min early and passed. My first time I only failed because I had to bubble in about 25 questions without even seeing the questions and I ended up with a 68%. You only need a 70% to pass! So, my retake I just knew I passed when I finished it.
@@ShamyraC thank you
You’re welcome
Which two books are you using ? CPT and ?
CPT from the AMA & ICD-10 by decision health.
How exactly do you go about finding a remote coding job? I'm wanting to start classes to help me along, but want to make sure I'll be able to find a company to work with.
I would just do a google search for coding jobs in your area. Check to see if hospitals near you are hiring for coders. You would have to visit their website and see if they have a careers section to apply.
Also, the AAPC posts coding jobs on their website as well. You could even check at offices or the practice that you go to or your kids go to and see if they have coding jobs available. You’ll definitely have to do your research and put yourself out there. Good luck on your journey! 💛
I’m almost finished with my medical coding and billing class I live in Germany right now because of the military I’m so ready to have a job where I can work from anywhere since we move so often 💞
Congrats!! My sister used to live in Germany she was in the Army. Coding is a career that you’ll have the ability to work wherever for some companies not all. I love the fexibilty it has. Good luck on your journey! 🧡
Do you have to verify thr codes that the physician came up with or input them yourself?
I only review and verify their office procedures, inpatient/outpatient surgeries, and hospital services. I have to choose the cpt, icd10, and hcpcs codes for these services.
Everything else in the office such as e&m services (annual well visits, prenatal visits, complications, etc) I do not review. They pick their own e&ms and they pick diagnosis codes.
I'm an RN currently studying for my CPC. Whats the best way to go about getting a work from home coding position? I check for jobs sometimes since I'm almost done with my class but I feel like there aren't aloy if openings.
That’s awesome! I would check to see if they have any work from home coding positions available through your current employer first. If not, then I’d just do a google search for Remote Medical Coding Positions near me or it doesn’t even have to be in your area since you’ll be remote.
Even the ones you do see. If it’s something you’re interested in, don’t hesitate to put your resume in once you have your CPC. Some people feel nervous because they don’t have experience yet but put your resume in as many remote coding jobs as you can. Somebody will reach out to you!
I know my last question regarding a laptop, you mentioned most jobs require desk tops. Let's just say I wanted to travel, would I be able to work on any desktop away from my home?
That would be up to your employer. That question was asked during one of our meetings and that is something we were unable to do.
Your employer may allow it but you would have to ask them because there are places like hotels that have designated areas for business work.
Have you always coded in the Ob/Gyn department? If not what other areas have you coded for? I too am currently an Ob/Gyn coder.
I started coding Hospitalists doing e&m’s only in 2016.. switched to OB/GYN August 2020.
Yay!!!! My first time finding another ob/gyn coder on TH-cam!! 😁☺️
Does certifications or experience determine higher salary? Which certs would you recommend obtaining?
I don’t think experience will give you a higher salary but I believe if you have more certifications you could receive a higher salary. It would depend on the employer.
The first one you should obtain is the CPC - Cert Professional Coder. You really don’t NEED any other ones to get into a coding job. They will be looking for CPC mainly. You can obtain more depending on the line of work that you do.
Are you working from home due to COVID or you usually work from home?
I was working from home before COVID happened. So, nothing changed for us during the Pandemic.
Just starting classes for coding I will be watching you lol
Yay!!! Best of luck to you and thank you!! 🤗
I have a doubt.
Who write the procedure that you are reading? is it like u have to write down procedure and code too
Which procedure are you referring to? Timestamp?
I mean if a patient come to consult there must be a procedure from first to last and by watching that you need to code right? so who make that informations and how they handover to you??
just wanted to say thank you for the video. i am currently studying for MB&C. i was reading some of your replies and its very encouraging. im just worried about finding a job when im done. i have no experience, im currently working as a cna.
Glad it was helpful! My advice to those already in the medical field is to see if your employer has any coding jobs available. It’s a lot easier to move to another department rather than joining a new organization. Next, check to see what hospitals are hiring in your area. Go on their website and see if they have a careers option to look for clerical positions in coding/billing. Hope this helps! ☺️
@@ShamyraC yes mam, thank you again.
I’m working on my certificate right now what online company do you work for and would it work for me when I get my certificate done?
I don't work for an online company. I work/code for a Medical Group Practice. This is an actual office/practice that patients go to for OB/GYN care and I review all my providers inpatient and outpatient procedures & surgeries as well as hospital deliveries, labor hall, triage and er visits. I do all of this working from home but there is an actual office I code for. Hope that makes sense.
Which certificate are you going for? CPC?
If you're looking to code for a specific office I would reach out to them to see if they're hiring for any coding/billing positions.
Or you can go through a Healthcare Organiziation such as UPMC and see if they have coding positions available. Also, doing a google search for a specific specialty you like is a quick way to find open positions. You can even find remote jobs too.
Can you share the link for that specific OB coding book please?
www.acog.org/store/products/coding-resources/ob-gyn-coding-manual-components-of-correct-procedural-coding
Can you do a video on what you have highlighted in your book
Absolutely! Are you looking to get certified or are you already certified?
Never mind. After reading your other comments I’m assuming you’re looking to get certified. ☺️ I will definitely do another video on exam prep and books.
@@ShamyraC yes I’m in my 3 rd to last class in school I want to be ready
@@ShamyraC Thank you! I can't wait to become an OBGYN coder! That was my favorite section in my college coding classes😊👶
How do you look for fully remote OBGYN coder positions on Indeed?
I would just google: Remote OBGYN Full-time Medical Coding Positions and see what comes up
may i know the basic salary scale over there as a medical coder??
$40-$60K per year
I want to be an OBGYN coder and work remotely. I just graduated college with my medical coding and billing certificate. I am not certified yet.
Congratulations! Having that background knowledge will be very beneficial for when you sit for the exam.
Thank you! I also have a degree in medical administration. I graduated with a 4.0 as well
That is amazing! Congrats! 🎉🎊
How easy was it to get your position? This type of coding I wish to do .
It was pretty easy because I already worked in the coding department at my job but I was a billing/insurance clerk. Plus I started out as an e&m (evaluation and management) coder first so I didn’t have to know how to code surgeries or procedures.
It was a lot harder for me to move up to a surgical coder position because I didn’t have that background knowledge and the other applicants would but 4 years later I got the specialty OB/GYN that I wanted and the training has been great because I do it all from home. Other applicants prior to COVID had to train in the office for 6 months before being sent home. I literally felt like I had the red carpet service when I got this OB position because everything worked out perfectly.
@@ShamyraC I’m doing an insurance job currently that deals with Jcodes, and ICD codes. I work for a pharmacy, some of the information you’re speaking about in your video is familiar so how did you go about it to coding from your insurance clerk? I’d love some more insight
@@minniea1023 Hey Minnie!! I really didn’t do anything with insurance, that was just the title of my job. What I did was mainly data entry. I manually entered the charges after the coders finished coding the providers documentation.
I did data entry for a little over a year before I decided to take the CPC Exam. I studied on my own and passed the test on my second attempt. Then, a few months later a coding position came available in my department and I applied and got the job.
@@ShamyraC and you can come
@@lexie0494 come where??
May I ask how did u start did u get ur certificate first or degree which school did u go to did they help u find A job ?
I got my coding certification prior to getting my coding job. I did not go to college for coding and I didn’t take a coding course.
I worked as a billing/insurance clerk in my coding department for about a year. Then, I started doing practice exams once I got familiar with coding from manually entering the charges for the coders in my department.
I looked for free/cheap CPC practice exams online and I searched for coding videos here on TH-cam.
After I passed my exam (I failed the first attempt but passed my retake) I applied for an open coding position within my department and got the job. It’s a lot easier to get hired for positions when you already work within the company/department.
@@ShamyraC may I also ask how much u make a hour
@@mairavargaz6267 I’ll say it’s over $20/hr ☺️
Can you tell me if they will allow you to use your book if it has a lot of notes in your book
They don’t check to see what notes you have written. They will flip your book upside down to make sure you don’t have any loose papers in there.
@@ShamyraC This is grate information thank you so much
@@iam_carlapretty1202 you’re welcome 😉
@willow84 yes you can and you have to use all three books 📚
@willow84 I am actually a medical coder student and I tell a lot of how school is and what I learned and tips on my TH-cam channel @CarlalifeTour if you would like to join
Hey i was wondering if Medical coders get paid a good amount ?
Hey! The pay you receive will depend on the employer, your experience, and location. Not every coder is paid the same rate.
@@ShamyraC okay great! Thanks for info!
My friend I am here with you 💗
Hey!! Thank you ☺️
What’s the best online school for this? (That won’t take years)
I don’t know of any good schools to recommend.. I didn’t go to school for coding. However, when I wanted to look for coding courses for additional help I did them through AAPC’s website.
www.AAPC.com
@@ShamyraC Well, that’s awesome! You got into a career with no schooling?!
Not everywhere is working from home where I am right now. I’m in Louisiana. Do you just do coding then? & not billing? I’m sorry for all the questions. I just started looking into medical billing and coding. Im a single mom with low income and really don’t want any more debts to my name.
@@zolabeez1273 That’s correct no schooling just on the job training. I already worked in the coding department as a billing/insurance clerk performing data entry. So the transition into a coder wasn’t that hard for me.
I’m so glad I found your channel
Aww, Thank you! 💓
I loved this thank you so much!
You’re so welcome ☺️
What is your work schedule and how flexible is it?
I'm full-time Monday - Friday and I have a flexible schedule to where I can start working anytime between 5:00AM-9:00AM. I'm able to end my work day early (if needed) and make up this time by Saturday evening. Any time missed must be made up within that same work week. I also can work more than an 8-hour shift, so that I can finish work early on a different day that week. If I needed to call-off I can make this time up as well by the end of the week without receiving a penalty. If I needed to start later than 9:00AM for a specific reason, a simple text notifying my manager is all I would have to do. But our required start time is 5AM-9AM.
@@ShamyraC Awesome, thank you.
@willow84 40 hours per week / 8 hour shift
I've always been interested in this but curious to know if it gets extremely boring?? Sitting at the computer doing the exact same thing day in and day out.
For me it’s not a boring job I really enjoy what I do. There are times when I prefer to have music playing, TH-cam video, or a podcast when I want to listen to something. But I also have days where I don’t want to listen to anything and I just want to concentrate on my work. I don’t get bored - I always have something to do to keep me busy. ☺️
@@ShamyraC that's good to know..thanks for replying.🙂
I’m thinking about becoming a medical coder and I just have some questions. I want to work remotely but I keep seeing that I would have to work in an office first. Is that true? Or can you start out working from home and gaining experience that way? Second, do you have a certificate or a degree and which is better? Does it matter? Would I be hired just as likely if I had a degree?
Also can medical coders ONLY work in healthcare? Or canned work formulas firms etc
Some employers may require you to work in an office first before sending you home remote. But that will depend on that specific employers policy.
I had a professional coding certificate through the AAPC. I’m not aware of a degree for coding. It could be possible I just don’t have any knowledge of it.
I only know of medical coders to work in healthcare. I haven’t heard of formulas firms before.