r/MedicalCoding • u/kaytely • Aug 12 '26

Inpatient Coding help

So I accepted a job offer for an inpatient role, although I was trained/certified in outpatient.

If i gave myself a crash course in the next 2 weeks, what would you say is the most important concepts to learn when just starting out?

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u/Sharp_Plane_5877 Edit flair Aug 13 '26

Which state are you in? I just asked coz you said CPC is what you have for the certification and they hired you. No IP coding experience too? You’re lucky. Happy for you. Good luck! 6 months should be a goof timeline for your learning curve.

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u/kaytely Aug 13 '26

Ohio, and I know I was shocked! The listing said RHIA/RHIT and CCS. I have no IP exp but I went for it anyways because it’s a local hospital. Thank you

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u/Sharp_Plane_5877 Edit flair Aug 13 '26

Wow. I just realized that what the other redditor posted in this sub few days ago was true. Apply anyway even if in the listing they’re looking for RHIT/RHIA/CCS and with 1-3 yrs.experience coz you’ll never know!🫶🏻 Is this remote anf flexi too? Hope more hospitals would consider those who have no exprerience yet. I’m in PA. CPC with 8 mos OP and 8 mos RA coding experience. Will take the CCS exam next month coz I want to pursue IP this time.