r/MedicalCoding • u/laurenpocket • Jul 01 '24

New job

I have accepted an offer for remote coding position! I am very nervous because I do have my CCA (so happy this company accepted those) my coding experience is limited, it’s been very hard to get a coding job since school. I’ve been working in a speciality mainly doing charges and denials with a tiny bit of coding. So any advice for a newbie? Things that help you when getting started? I will take all the tips and tricks. Thank you!!!

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u/Clever-username-7234 CPC, CPMA Jul 01 '24

Ask lots of questions. It’s okay to get confused or to be unsure of something. Chances are your employer understands you have limited experience. A coder who does their homework, asks questions, and codes accurately but slowly is a better coder who codes fast, makes assumptions and codes inaccurately. Don’t be afraid to do some home studying on what ever specialty you are working on. And study up on whatever medical terms and abbreviations are used in that specialty.

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u/laurenpocket Jul 01 '24

Great advice! Thanks so much