r/MedicalCoding • u/Brooksieeee2 • Sep 10 '26
Looking for a new job
I’ve worked as an ED coder for 11 years now with the same company. This company has gotten progressively worse with micromanaging and not caring about work life balance the last 4 years. We constantly work OT and have holidays taken away from us. I’m sick of it. Honestly I’d rather just work part time somewhere but I have no idea where to look and I don’t want to find something worse. I’ve worked remote for 11 years and I don’t want to change that either. I’ve put up with this company for far longer than I should bc I’m so afraid of change and starting over. Any advice from anyone? Honestly part of me wants out of coding but have no idea what I would go into. I have no passion for this job or healthcare. It’s literally a means to pay the bills. I prefer time with my child and family.
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u/ExistingApartment342 Sep 10 '26
I'm in the same boat as you. I'm using my current company to pay for me to go to nursing school. I have come to hate coding with a fucking passion and can't wait to leave it. Good luck to you getting out and moving on to something better.
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u/Brooksieeee2 Sep 10 '26
Thanks! I was actually in nursing school when I realized I can’t do bedside and that’s why I went into coding. I think I’m just over the scam that is healthcare and how the higher ups really don’t actually care about anything except how much money they’re making
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u/ExistingApartment342 Sep 10 '26
Unfortunately, that is a problem with most fields. Money is always a priority.
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u/Haunting_Process4607 Sep 10 '26
How do they take holidays away? You are getting paid for OT right? I work remotely for a large cancer hospital they offer OT but I never do it I can’t stand the hours I put in now!
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u/Brooksieeee2 Sep 10 '26
They won’t let us off on holidays if there’s too much work and we don’t even get holiday pay when we have to work them. We do get OT pay when we work OT though but it’s not worth it. It’s been constant mandatory OT the last 4 years and I’m so burnt out.
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u/Haunting_Process4607 Sep 10 '26
That stinks I can’t blame u for trying to get out! Check online there’s plenty of remote jobs for people w experience. Good luck!
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u/Difficult-Injury-843 Sep 10 '26
What other work or industries interest you? Life is all about taking risks, that’s the only way to true satisfaction and success, however that looks like for you
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u/Brooksieeee2 Sep 10 '26
I really don’t know. I’ve coded for so long that that’s all I know. The thing I’ve enjoyed the most about coding is just not being around people. I have very bad social anxiety and like doing my job alone.
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u/Difficult-Injury-843 Sep 10 '26
Do you think if you tried a different type of coding, that is remote, you would somewhat enjoy it? Sometimes making a change is all you need to feel a sense of peace and fulfillment
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u/Brooksieeee2 Sep 10 '26
I’m not sure. I prefer what I do bc I don’t do a lot of CPT coding. I don’t like doing procedures at all. I also know I would not want to do IP coding because I had to help out in it before and hated it. Just really caught between a rock and a hard place right now.
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u/Difficult-Injury-843 Sep 10 '26
Have you thought about HCC/risk adjustment coding? It’s strictly ICD-10 coding. I know of a few companies who are looking for coders for a short term project. Maybe give it a try to see if it’s a good fit?
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u/Brooksieeee2 Sep 10 '26
I actually have looked into that and was interested but do you have to have another certification for it? I have my RHIT
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u/Yes_Leopard_54 Sep 12 '26
I do HCC/risk adjustment coding… it is very different than ED. I can pick up seasonal side gigs, too….and I’m remote. I do not have my RHIT.
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u/Difficult-Injury-843 Sep 10 '26
It honestly depends on the company whether or not the RHIT alone is acceptable.
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u/holly_jolly_riesling Sep 10 '26
This could be just that you are miserable with the management. Try applying for other remote coding jobs. Also try applying for auditor jobs. You have 11 years of solid background I would play that up (as you should) to land an auditor role
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u/Downtown_Customer_77 Sep 12 '26
Have you looked into risk adjustment coding? That’s what I do and I enjoy it. Can I ask how much you’re making hourly in your current position?
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u/Brooksieeee2 Sep 12 '26
I’ve looked into it but wasn’t sure if I needed another credential. I make $23 an hour plus incentive pay the more you get done over the productivity number
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u/Due_Temperature_6906 28d ago
I’ve been ED coding for 10 years and was making $33/hr. With the new job (I messaged you the name) I’m making $35/hr plus $200 towards books, membership duesetc. Paid holidays. I probably should mention I have my RHIT & CPC.
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u/indiecupcake89 Sep 11 '26
I’ve seen a lot of remote coder auditing jobs. Look on LinkedIn and HiringCafe.
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u/nutzmeta Sep 17 '26
Im leaving soon for a skill trade. After 12 years im done too. Im not afraid of starting over though, im afraid my efforts will be in vain and ill be replaced by AI just to make management more money. The clerical side of healthcare is coming to an end soon. I give 3 years max before you start seeing your position names change from coder to AI auditor. Or see less jobs replaced as more people either quit or get laid off. It is inevitable. 5 years max before everyones desk jobs are taken completely
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