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Passed the CPC-H certification! - cjjmt


Posted: Sep 25, 2012

I just got my results in the mail from AAPC that I passed the certification exam for CPC-H! I have been an MT for decades and when my last in-house MT job was outsourced, I decided I'd better get moving on to coding.

Coding is very difficult and I had quite a time completing the online CPC-H course offered by AAPC. I started in the Spring and just got certified. I want all the MTs out there to know that terminology, A&P are helpful to already know! It was not easy to get this certification and unless you are currently taking a course or newly certified, I don't see how anyone could comment on coding in general, outsourcing coding or offshoring coding. I was the only one testing for CPC-H and there were 12 others testing for CPC at the exam. I thought I would have a better chance of finding a job in my area if I had outpatient coding and ambulatory surgery coding under my belt.  For MTs debating about whether to start a coding course, any coding course, it is possible to transition.

Congratulations, CJJMT! - Andrews Grad

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Great Work!

Congratulations! - squarepeg

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Good for you!!!! Congratulations! - Coder

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A lot of hard work went into that, I know. Congratulations to you!

Awe - so happy for you!!! Congrats!!!! - student - MT to coder

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You did great!!! Congratulations. As a student also transitioning from MT to coder, it was an inspiration to read your post. Good luck with your new career.


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