AHIMA education requirements question - help!

Please help! I just completed an online MT course a month ago. While I was in the program, they added a couple classes, and in the process removed some of the course content from the class I was in. I now have to take the additional 2 classes (at an added expense) in order to "complete" their program. Their program was full of errors, and I was constantly contacting the school to correct THEIR answers! Needless to say, the level of education I received is not sufficient to gain employment, even ...

I went to school to be a medical coder. After I started the program I found out it was basically self taught. I completed it with a 3.8 gap. They didn't poo offer certification testing. It's been 3 years and I still unemployed and not certified. What do I do? ...

So I am looking into making the switch from MT to coder. The AHIMA program says it takes 15 months to complete and then you can sit for the CCA exam. The AAPC program says you must complete it in 4 months and you can sit for CPC or CPC-H. Wouldn't the latter be better? I've been reading that CCA is pretty much worthless. So, why would CCA take 15 months and CPC take 4 months? Also, every job I've seen for a coder requires experience. How c ...

I need help again (please) "no evidence of any ulcer (sounds like quemous) to the foot". Patient is a diabetic but no signs of of ischemia. Any ideas? For some reaon I am learning a lot this week. ...

Hello All! I have recently decided to begin a career in MT, and am trying to weigh my education options. I have a bachelor's degree in Hearing, Speech & Language Sciences, so I'm great with interpreting speech/language and am also pretty good at deciphering English as a second language. I've also worked for a hospital scheduling outpatient testing for the past three years, so I have a bit of a background in medical terminology (still so much to learn!) and the inner workings ...

I may be able to raise one thousand dollars in a few months time. Are there any worthwhile schools online that I can enroll in for MT? Which are the best within the budget limit? Which do you suggest? ...

I am looking to go back to school to train in accounting. I thought I had seen in the past people talking about some education assistance we would be eligible for since work was going overseas (or something along those lines). Does anybody know where to get more information on this? Thanks! ...

I thought that I read on here a little while ago where someone said that if you have a bachelor's degree you can take a certificate course or something to sit for the RHIA? I have a bachelor's degree in business and I'm interested in this, if it is something that really exists. Anyone know what I'm talking about? ...

I realize people use creative license on their linkedin pages, not everyone, but a lot of people, and it can be deceptive and/or outight lies. But this? Really? http://www.linkedin.com/pub/h-lea-cope/47/935/290?trk=pub-pbmap ...

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I'm looking for some feedback/advice on pursuing medical coding education. I'm 53 and will be retiring from my current government position in about 3 years - about the time the ICD-10 will be in full implementation. (On the side, I work part-time as a medical transcriptionist.) I was advised to hold off on taking a medical coding course for a couple of years due to the fact I would be learning from the current ICD-9 and then have to have retraining later in the ICD ...

I am just wondering if anybody finds the continuing education webinars helpful. This month is on productivity...wondering if anybody thought it was helpful/worth the time. ...

I have been working as a Medical Assistant for about 12 yrs. I want to make myself more marketable, expand my education, and get certified in this area. I'm considering using Career Steps because they are the only one I found that offers an Editing program along with the MT certification. I feel that will open my realm of qualifications. Their tuition is between $2600 and $2700 and can be completed in about four months. Is that a reasonable tuition/timeframe? Any i ...

I'm still in the process of researching various online schools, but if I were to sign up with a program within the next couple of weeks, is it feasible to think that I can get through the program and sit and take the CPC exam before the end of year? I've been told that to make myself more marketable job-wise, that I should be certified in ICD-9 and then can go on and take the ICD-10 proficiency exam through AAPC early next year. Any thoughts? ...

I think it would be very helpful for many people if some of the more senior coding people on this forum could advise on what new coders should look for in a school or training program. I'm not looking for specific names, but rather that you should make sure your school teaches A, B and C. Things you want to avoid are X, Y and Z. Personally, my first school would probably have done the trick (a community college) if not for the fact that they only off ...

for what? To add to our knowledge base that is so valued that we are paid minimum wage? to keep our skills honed so we are the best that we can be until you don't need us anymore? how about some training that might be useful to us? For instance, training for non-MT careers? ...

I know, I have posted a lot here in the last few weeks... but I need to get started. I have decided to focus on the outpatient coding. I have thought of enrolling in Andrews, but I have been an MT for over 10 years now and I do not need the anatomy classes, etc. I have always worked on the clinic side during my MT career. I feel in my coding career I would like to do the same, preferably for an orthopedic office. I feel that training on just this side (and having ...

Anyone know if you can get the tax credit? I asked the school and they were not sure. They don't participate in federal financial assistance programs. Anyone know? Thanks. ...

Hello Everyone! I'm a QC at a large MTSO and have recently been approached to do more on the education/training front. I realize that in these times of pay by production, not everyone wants to get a ton of useless information that takes their time to read and/or toss. I have a nursing background and feel that I would like to focus on the medical aspect especially, perhaps clearing up some confusion identified on quality assurance reviews as far as medical procedures/termin ...

I completed an associate's degree last winter and got my RHIT credentials. I have applied for a couple local coding jobs, which I did not get. They both had a coding test I had to take and pass before they would interview me. I failed both of these tests miserably. It was embarrassing. One lady who was the HIM manager asked me if my program even taught me how to code! Yes, I have my RHIT, but I don't really know how to code! I know the basics, ...

Hello, I am looking for advice from some of the seasoned MT's and those who have been in the field for about a year now. I am looking into medical transcription; initially for part-time supplemental income and down-the-road as a full-time career. Here are the questions that I have: Which schools, particularly online courses, are well known for developing successful MT's; more specifically which programs are good at helping their graduates land jobs? For someone who ...

Anyone out there a member of AHIMA or AAPC? Did you join after you became certified, or before? What are your thoughts about joining? ...

Need some advice please. I have just started the AHIMA coding course but after doing further research, I am thinking I may want to take the CPC exam first. Does the AHIMA course prepare for taking the CPC? Would it be appropriate to do this. I think it is too late to change schools. There are so many decisions to make. I did do a vast amount of research before I chose but now I think it may be a litter harder than I first thought it was going to be, so maybe t ...

Hi all of you wannabe coders out there. I have just finished my A&P course with AHIMA and am starting coding basics. I would love to communicate those out there who are in this program, just starting out or previous students. Let me know how far along you are and also what your background is. I am very excited about getting to do this program. I have been a transcriptionist for almost 20 years and am totally burned out, both physically and mentally. ...

I just checked the AHIMA website for coding programs and I noticed that they have Career Step on their list of "AHIMA approved coding programs" but I could not find Andrews School listed at all on their site. Is AHIMA approval for coding as important as AHDI approval for transcription programs? Everyone recommends Andrews for coding but Im confused now. Could someone explain please. Also if it is important can you please let me know where you went to school for coding? I know Andrews and M ...

I am wondering if Andrews is still a good choice for a school. I was also thinking of calling Linda Andrews and seeing how these changes affect her course. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks. ...

Has anyone classes through the AHIMA website? If so, did you like it? Is there any benefit of taking it through AHIMA versus Andrews? If you were a new student would you take the RHIA classes or CCS classes? Do you recommend getting a CCS-P as well? What is the best route to get the best return on your investment, ie if you are looking to make coding your career for the next 25+ years, which certificate/degree is the best one to get right now to lead you into a successful career? Any ...

Dear Friends: My name is Suzie and I am a medical transcriptionist who wants to attend medical coding school, The Andrew's School, is the school I want to attend. I would like to know if any of you have any suggestions about education grants that I can look into. I would like some information. Thank you in advance. Fondly, Suzie ...

There is a lengthy debate as to which of two certifications CCS or CPC are good choices and which will yield better result. The AAPC webiste states that the CPC is a physician/provider-based coding cert. Hospitals are usually looking for facility-based coding certifications, as those credentials apply to their line of business & clinical setting.Hospital certified coders generally code in the hospital (e.g., CPC-H, CCS) and physician certified coders (e.g., CPC, CCS-P) usually code in provid ...

It seems like a lot of people on this board have gone or are going to Andrews for coding. I have seen a lot of jobs for coders where you obviously need to be certified but also have done your education through an AHIMA approved program. Isn't Andrews NOT approved through AHIMA? Wouldn't it be better for me to just do my training through AHIMA? Seems like a lot of money to spend on a program that isn't recognized by AHIMA. ...

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