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One more question on schools... Meditec. Does anyone know much about the coding course offered thro - No Name


Posted: Nov 07, 2010

Just cannot decide between Meditec, AAPC, Career Step or Andrews.... ARGHHH

 

I am hoping to get into outpatient coding, preferably in an orthopedic practice!  I want the most in-depth training that is out there.  I want to be fully prepared.  If Andrews is most expensive but offers the most in-depth training, I will go with them.  It's a hard decision to make especially with so many different schools out there!

Schools - Anonymous

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I have never heard of Meditec, there is an M-Tech transcription school. AAPC and Career Step both teach outpatient coding but it is independent on-line study so you would need to be comfortable with that format. Andrews is a good school and has many happy students and you would have instructor feedback. It really depends on what you want. Know this going in, though, all of the classes are challenging! If you are currently employed and have other demands on your time, make sure you find a program that lets you work at your own pace.

Thanks for the info! - No Name

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Yes, I am definitely comfortable with the on-line format. This is the format I used to learn medical transcription. I am well aware of how challenging the training will be as well as the actual job when I am hired. That is actually what drew me to coding in the first place. I like a challenge and it seems like very interesting work! I am sure there is sooooo much to learn. I am looking very forward to starting. I just need to decide on a school :-(

Thanks for the information. I feel like Andrews is the safe way to go. That one I know for sure is great from all I have heard and read.


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