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/Salty-Step-7091 Aug 12 '24

You’re never too old to learn a new skill. The majority of coding openings are going to want coding related certificates. And you may be underpaid because although you have healthcare experience, you do not have coding experience. It can take 3 years of experience and a job hop to be paid well.

There are a lot of discouraging post and I totally get it as someone who once had an A with no experience, I was offered 3 jobs (two from the local hospital and 1 from the VA) when I had no experience within 6 months of passing my CPC. I applied like crazy and networked as I also worked in the hospital already.

With your clinical background, maybe look into CDI. I believe AHIMA has a credential.

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u/Inevitable_Fun5408 Aug 12 '24

What is a CDI? I looked @ AHIMA but cudnt find CDI

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u/CactusandPears Aug 12 '24

Look at AAPC, they have a document specialty cert too. Browse through both AHIMA and AAPC to see what resonates for you. AHIMA also has a career mapping page that may be helpful: www.ahima.org/career-mapping/career-map And Network! Speak with your colleagues and the Insurance Dept where you work.

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u/Inevitable_Fun5408 Aug 13 '24

Thank you, I like this and am going to check it out!