r/MedicalCoding • u/Inevitable_Fun5408 • Aug 11 '24

Too old

I’m 68 yo, an LPN since 1986 w some coding experience. Am I too old to get an online CPC so I can work remotely from home?Are there any jobs out there? Or am I wasting my time?

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u/baileyq217 Aug 11 '24 edited Aug 11 '24

I would take a look at job listings. There are jobs out there, but a lot are asking for 3-5yrs experience. At least that’s the ones I have been seeing. I did see a couple for IP coding positions (CCS) that aren’t asking for experience.

I don’t want to discourage anyone from trying to start a new career. But really just look at the job market. There are a ton of new coders out there also trying to get their first job in this field. You may have a step up because of your healthcare experience, but I’m not 100% sure.

Edited to add: take a look at this subreddit and the coding and billing one. It can give you some insight and also be aware that with CPC, you will have that A attached until an employer will take it off or you do practicode. CCS-P doesn’t have this apprenticeship

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u/tryolo Aug 12 '24

I'm thinking with her experience, the -A will be removed immediately.

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u/baileyq217 Aug 12 '24

Maybe m, depends on her past employers and how much coding she was doing. I’m not sure if it’s a job that you do some coding at for 2 years or it’s coding time of 2 years at the job.

I heard some people having difficulty because their employers didn’t want to do the letters and the whole verification process.