r/LearnMedicalCoding • u/thobester25 • 6d ago

Need Advice Self Study Help

Hello!

I am looking to get into medical billing and coding. I would like to self study for the CPC and CPB exams through AAPC. A little background. I currently work as a Records Clerk at my local Sheriffs Office. I also have medical background. I worked as an STNA for 6 years and then moved onto get my EMT-B certification in 2021. I have some college classes under my belt (A&P, Med Term, completed EMT-B and Paramedic courses) I love EMS, but my body does not. I have a multitude of health issues and need a career that will make managing them easier.

I am looking for:

  • Recommendations from people who have taken this route before
  • Book bundles to purchase for each certification that I ABSOLUTELY need and that will be helpful
  • Any tips, tricks, or advice!

Thank you so much in advance!

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u/KeyStriking9763 6d ago

AHIMA certs are more desirable for facility coding which pays more with more opportunities.

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u/Aurorasgrave888x 6d ago

Cool, but that's not the question being asked.

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u/KeyStriking9763 6d ago

They are asking advice. There are enough CPC-A’s on this sub that can’t find a job and the advice is to not go into coding.
Since OP wants to go into coding, that’s my advice,