Credentials out of school

Just wondering how many of you have both CCS and CPC credentials. How many years did you work before you took those tests? Did the credentials help you get a job or did you get the job first? ...

Why in the world would any MT seek to further their credentials, i.e., CMT, etc., when it doesn't make one whit of difference in how you are paid? So many posts here regarding highly qualified, CMT's, etc., that can't find a job for 8cpl? This Michael Jackson trial may end up in being good for us, in that "medical records" are very necessary and need to be accurate. Maybe this is the break that we need? How about an "Occupy Doctors" platform--you pay us wha ...

Why the hoopla about providing classes for CMT CE credits when Nuance does not recognize the CMT status???? I am a CMT, and it doesn't seem to matter one hill of beans these days whether you are or not (pay wise, I mean.) ...

I'm pretty sure AHIMA requires a certain number of continuing education hours to maintain a credential and assume AAPC does also but I'm wondering if you have multiple coding credentials, do you have to do separate CE hours for each one or can use the same hours for more than one credential. Does anyone know? ...

Just like the post below stated, House of Delgates known as (HOD) from AHDI is wanting everyone to ensure patient safety and the integrity of patient records, all persons involved in creating, editing, organizing, or transmitting protected health information should be formally trained and hold credentials relevant to those duties. To that end, AHDI should move forward with the support of its leadership in actively advocating for mandatory credentialing by whatever means that can be accompl ...

the news that a new company has sprung up fabricating resumes to give those folks with no experience some experience and education. All those claiming to be CMTs need to be checked. Word has it, this too is going on along with some name changing to confuse the issue. ...

gives the name of the echocardiogram tech and then s/l BSRCS or possibly VSRCS Sounds like it would be his credentials. ...

Did they vote to give themselves all a raise too? They can have thier little votes amongst themselves until the cows come home. It's never going to happen! Not as long as so much work is allowed to be outsourced over seas. It would be different if they were actually advocates for MTs and the industry as a whole, instead of promoting their own agenda. Then, maybe they would actually be respected by the MTs themselves. We need hea ...

Just curious what else RHIT's can do besides coding? ...

Good evening coders :) I have been reviewing many posts and notice a trend of sorts. Many posters feel that the AHIMA recognized RHIT credential is not sufficient to gain employment as a coder or that attending a 2 year AAS HIM program is not enough education to the ability to be a sucessful coder. I was curious about geographic location playing a role in these assumptions? As an employee in an HIM department, my director possesses the RHIT credential as well as majorit ...

A certificate of completion (of your course or education program) does not make you a CMT. The AHDI (Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity) offers 2 different credentials: RMT (for those with less experience) and CMT. Both credentials require passing a challenge exam and continuing education credits to maintain (every 3 years). If you think that it doesn't matter whether you obtain an RMT or CMT credential through the AHDI, just think of it this way:&n ...

People who are new to coding get confused about credentials. There is some great information in the pages below if you read what has been written on here for months, and I definitely recommend doing that. You will learn more than you can imagine. I thought I would try to put it in a short, easy-to-understand format, specifically designed for MTs who are transitoning to coding. CCS and CPC - Impressive! Marketable skills. This is comparable to a medical transcriptionist who can type ...

I just landed an entry-level position as a hospital outpatient coder! Yay! It is a foot in the door towards my new career. After I sit for and get my credentials (I have 0 experience in this field), I plan on giving my passing credentials to my HIM director and to HR. Is it appropriate to ask HR when I do my hiring paperwork/orientation what salary increases are given for credentials and per credential? I am not really sure that is the right time or place to discuss ...

I was wondering if anyone has ever gone through Allied School in California for billing & coding. If so, how was your experience? Were you able to find work in coding after finishing the course and getting your certification? I have been a medical transcriptionist for the past 10-11 years and am now looking at getting into coding. My best friend and I are going to take a course together. If you wouldn't recommend Allied as a school, who would you reco ...

I am an MT who is considering going to school for coding. I am thinking about taking the course through Andrews and will probably start next year because I will have to save up some of the money. I am wondering if you think coding may eventually go the way of medical transcription and be outsourced to India. I do not think it will so I just wanted to get the opinions of other coders. I realize it will be a hard course but I think it will be worth the effort. Any thoughts would be appre ...

Does anyone know a good MT school course? There are so many of them out, but not sure which ones are worth trying. TIA. ...

I know a lot of MTs are back in school, how are you progressing? I'm waiting for my FAFSA at the moment and am taking 9 more credits this summer (if everything goes smoothly) We are living on my husband's income and have had to cut down on quite a bit. I plan on getting my MSW, hopefully within three to four years. Anyone else want to share? ...

Hi there...I am wondering if anyone has any advice about which school might be a better idea and why for Medical Transcription: At Home Professions Career Step I live in Minnesota, want to work only from home, have 3 4 year college degrees, one a Master's. thanks! ...

I am looking into taking a course with Meditec. Unfortnately, I cannot find any information about this on the boards. If anyone has taken their billing/coding course, please let me know if you were prepared for employment when done. Thanks in advance. ...

Just wondering if anyone went to Allied Medical Schooling for MT and how they liked it? How did you do and if you felt prepared for work after getting done with it? I just want to know how others done with it and how they liked it? ...

Okay, so I know there are recommended schools out there. But what about the local community college? If I were to take coding classes there, could I get certified? What about some of these online schools? Can you coders share your schooling/training experience please? ...

Has anyone heard anything about Allied Medical School's Medical Transcription course? They are approved by AHDI, the price is reasonable (not cheapest but not most expensive) and the course includes a laptop, CD materials and actual textbooks(unlike CareerStep that provides photo copies). I want to get started on my schooling but I want to make the best choice I can. Any info/feed back would be greatly appreciated. ...

Being an MT is not paying my bills. I am thinking about going back to school, but I am 40 and it has been so long since I was in high school. I have to google to help my son with his 4th grade homework let alone do college math. AND it will be 2 to 4 years before I will get a good job. I am leaning towards radiology tech, lab tech, or maybe nursing. Can't decide just yet but I know that EMR isn't going to be taking those jobs away!!! Any advice ...

How are you adjusting? Today is my first day and I want to pull my hair out, lol! I know I need to give myself a chance to adjust, but i'm the type I want to learn quickly so I don't stress over it or feel incompetent. I'm just rusty I guess, I hope I get into the groove of things, maybe get to the point where I enjoy it. Just wondering how you all are doing with the school or profession change. I've been an MT so long I feel like i'm c ...

I am taking MT at Career Step, but I am unable to understand these doctors even if I slow down or speed up. I think I am going to quit because how can you transcribe if you can not understand. Can anyone give me some input? ...

I am trying to find a school to get a medical transcription certification. There seem to be so many, but Penn Foster's seems the most affordable. To anyone with experience/knowledge is this a good school that will enable me to find work once completed? ...

How do you get a loan to help pay bills while in school? I'm in the middle of a FAFSA loan for fall semester, but she told me it is for school only. Someone said they were using part of it to supplement the household income? What kind of loan would that be? TIA ...

I am just curious. Is there a big difference between online coding classes and going into school? I feel (I am taking online course) that maybe going into the classroom would be most beneficial. ...

Like so many others at MQ and everywhere, I went back to school, spent 4 1/2 years and $40 K+. That was 1 1/2 years ago. I cannot get a job teaching nor subbing, not even in a clerical capacity. Student loan has come due and I'm back to struggling here at Q, making hardly enough to pay bills, much less take on the $350 a month student loan payment. I got a degree in education and in our city there are now problems in the major district, citing crooked administration ...

Credentials out of school - TZ

I only know about Andrews - prepares you for both CCS and CPC - nm

Has anyone? - TZ

CCS & CPC Exams - Andrews Grad

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