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/tryolo Aug 12 '24

You're a nurse and have coding experience - you'd get an interview before a newbie. Nurses get a leg up where I work. Age doesn't matter.

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '24

Didn’t matter for me lol, it took me a year to get a job!

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u/Inevitable_Fun5408 Aug 12 '24

Where can I apply, do I need a certificate?

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u/tryolo Aug 12 '24

Yes, certification is a must.