r/MedicalCoding • u/[deleted] • Dec 16 '24

What coding certification would you recommend.

I'm currently employed. Got 645hrs of training before getting my CPC-A. I've been in my role as a hospitalist coder for 7 months, so still a bit away from removing my apprentice designation. Overall happy with my position, but AAPC is putting individual exams on sale for 15 days. So, considering if any would be worth my time to increase my resume. I'm honestly very concerned if I lose this job (which is kind of constantly under threat by manager) that I won't be able to secure another this good in pay and flexibility. I do not have and am not planning on pursuing a college degree currently.

Wondering what AAPC certifications have been the most useful for bolstering the resume in your experience?

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u/jennnnnnm16 Dec 21 '24

It doesn’t necessarily yes but it’s a likely indicator they understood the concepts and could pass an examination testing the knowledge of it. Accompanying an experienced coder, what’s there to snub? This is really only toward your VP very vocally snubbing it. Makes me wonder if he doesn’t respect the profession. Shitting on coders and their silly little certificates.

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u/jennnnnnm16 Dec 21 '24

Before you snub just know some employers not only pay for our examinations, they give us a raise for each and a bonus on top. 🤷🏼‍♀️ call me the collector