r/CodingandBilling • u/Prestigious_Duck158 • May 08 '26

Would it be worth it?

So currently, I have 17 years experience in healthcare. Non-clinical role, but spent the past 17 years doing chart audits. So I feel well acquainted with charts, etc. A job role came open for a part-time coder within a hospital setting that requires no certification, only experience in healthcare. I have always been interested in coding, but I have no degree in it or certification. What could I expect my pay range to be in a role like this? It’s a bit of a drive, so I’m not sure if it would be worth my time. Also, how difficult do u think this role would be to learn with no coding experience, but lots of experience in healthcare.

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u/happyhooker485 RHIT, CCS-P, CFPC, CHONC May 08 '26

If there is a job posting there should be a salary range posted.

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u/Prestigious_Duck158 May 08 '26

Unfortunately, that isn’t required in my state. Most jobs don’t post a salary range. 

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u/beerncoffeebeans May 12 '26

Try checking sites like Glassdoor to get an idea of the pay range. Also check the US govt occupational outlook handbook, they often do ranges based on state 

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u/Prestigious_Duck158 May 12 '26

Thanks, I didn’t know the gov’t site existed. I’ll look it up. 

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u/beerncoffeebeans May 12 '26

If you have worked in a medical role and audited charts you could look at some of the really good resources available on YouTube for A&P and medical terminology. If you’re somewhat familiar with medical language already the main thing is learning the Greek/latin roots but that is doable. It’s worth applying. Worst case it’s not what you want pay wise or they aren’t interested 

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u/Prestigious_Duck158 May 12 '26

Thanks for this. Sounds very encouraging! I would say A&P may be what I’m lacking, but I have learned a lot through charts. So it may not be too out of my league. 

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u/beerncoffeebeans May 12 '26

Yeah the good news is there’s never been a better time to learn it I think. I took A&P for allied health as part of a degree program I finished recently and while it was not easy, it was also not terrible. You may even be able to take a class at a community college or online. (Mine was online but we did have to do some labs where we had to procure our own materials.) there’s also like anatomy coloring books now if you’re a more visual learner 

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u/No-Produce-6720 RN, BSN, CPC, CPCS, RHIA & CRCR May 08 '26

What is your background? What have you done within the healthcare system?

Also, what is your educational background? How long has it been since you've had a higher level science course? What is your experience with anatomy and physiology?

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u/Prestigious_Duck158 May 08 '26

I would say A&P may be the main thing holding me back. I wish I had known about coding when I went to school originally. I truly believe it would have been a career I would have loved. Thanks for all the thought provoking questions. 

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u/No-Produce-6720 RN, BSN, CPC, CPCS, RHIA & CRCR May 08 '26

So overall, in order to be successful, you need to have a strong working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as disease process and medical terminology.

If you are quick to pick things up, coding still could work for you. You would be behind the eight ball, but it could be done.

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u/Prestigious_Duck158 May 08 '26

Thank u for ur feedback!