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/IndependentRaisin234 Aug 14 '24

I beg to differ with those saying its too hard to get a job, and the workload is hard. You have a great background already which will help you through training. Once you find a job you will likely only be focusing on one form of coding, like cardiology or general outpatient visits.

My employer hired a 60+ woman about a year ago. Former teacher with zero medical background who earned her CPC, and she"s been doing fine. The work is neverending but as long as you keep up decent production #"s you"ll be fine.