Has anyone quit or been kicked out of MM's coding program yet?

I will have to continue to work full-time while taking classes. Which online schools are accredited? And is there a big difference in getting a job/pay for having diploma or certificate? I'm in Florida and there are a lot of schools advertised. I want a good school, not a scam program. Thank you. ...

now I don't know if I want to be a coder :(. I planned on taking the CPC and then after a few years taking the CCS. Before I started my program, I was naive and didn't realize how difficult and complex coding is. I don't know that I can sit in front of a computer for 8 hours and code all day long. It's almost too much like MTing (desk work, I mean). Plus, I am not confident in my ability to even pass the CPC. I am not very satisfied with th ...

How does one know which online coding program to take when they all seem pretty good, besides the price difference? I specifically want to know about AHIMA or Career Step from someone who has graduated and found a job. I know they have testimonials on their website, but how does one really know? I was thinking about either their program or the one from AHIMA, which seems a lot longer, but apparently with either you will be able to sit for the credentialing exam, and they seem to be close in ...

offers training of the 3M encoding software? I read that Career Step does and when I look at most coding jobs, they require training and experience using 3M encoding software. Thanks for your help! ...

Has anyone attended thisl AHDPG coding program? I see they are recommended by AAPC. I am a little leary of them as I have never heard of them before. ...

I am looking for a medical coding program and have been checking into various ones. I came across this one and it seems too good to be true. All others have been at least $1000 but usually more than that. This programs states it is only $349 for a 6 month indepth course. You can find it at www.medicalcodingpro.com or just google Medical Coding Pro. My concern is, does this program really train you from scratch or is it meant as a refresher course for people who have worked in this field pr ...

or does it mostly boil down to going to a school with a good curriculum and then getting a certification? I'm trying to decide between a community college program and Career Step. The community college program, I won't be able to graduate from until 2015, which seems like forever, but with Career Step, I could be done in a year from now. Career Step is AHIMA approved, and MModal (my current employer) told me that the AHIMA approval is important. ...

Does anyone know of a (non-degree) program other than Andrews that upon completion will allow you to be eligible to sit for the CCS and CPC exam. I have researched the Andrews program and think it sounds great and comes with awesome recommendations from this board. I just want to explore any other options available before I take the plunge. Not necessarily needing a degree, already have Masters in Health Administration. Thanks so much. ...

If chosen for this program and moving down to PT production, I wonder if you are then considered PT and will lose health benefits? Has anyone inquired about this yet? ...

For those of you in the HDS2Coder program, how do you like it? Would you recommend it to other MM employees? Is it harder than you expected or take up more of your time than expected? I'm just wanting to know how you all are doing in there in case they offer the program again in July. Thanks in advance for any info you can pass on!! ...

Just got an email from our manager saying they are stopping the program for the next week or so until they get the bugs worked out. We are supposed to type until they figure out their next step. Some of the students still don't have the encoder program. I think a big part of it is because of the ruling to delay ICD9. Who knows if it will start back up again. Will keep you guys posted. ...

MTs, if MModal offers this coding program again, don't do it...it is now 10 months into a 3 month program and has again been pushed back by another 2 months...they make it look good with guaranteed employment and dangling bonuses at you, but don't be fooled..they have no intension of ever paying you or moving you into the job...this is just to dangle in front of customers to say "hire us, we are cutting edge!" ...

I am getting a little overwhelmed with the manual side of coding. The beginning part of the course was a breeze because it was all medical terms and anatomy. The coding part just seems overwhelming. Is working in real life easier with the encoder than it is manually looking up a code? ...

I asked the coding board and just got crickets. I was hoping that they would do another round and I could give the test a try. I heard from a coworker who heard from another coworker who heard from one of the coders in training that they recently dropped the program. I'm not sure if I believe it or not as it would be all over this board I would think. ...

To those of you who were in that huge coding training program that was canceled recently, have you given up on coding or enrolled in another program? What did you decide to do? ...

and I think I'd enjoy the job (after researching for the past year). I really want to do something interesting for the rest of my working life (and still have a career rather than just a job like I do now), but now I'm starting to wonder if I am too old at 58. I guess I'd get through the schooling in about 12 months, then take the CCS exam (takes time?) and then I say give myself up to a year to find a job (??). That would mean I could be pushing 60 when I began. ...

I am thinking of learning coding and would like to know what is the best training program for coding? Thanks. ...

I am currently looking for a coding program that I can take part time. I have an A.S.S. in Med. Transcription and work full time at a hospital. They are wanting me to find a program that is AHima accredited as my work will pay for it. I can't attend full time due to kids, work, etc. Any suggestions? ...

I am currently attending Andrews School's coding program and I truly do love it. There are still some things that confuse me a bit and sometimes I have wished there were "training" or lecture videos. By taking this course, I have realized that I am a visual learner and have found that just by having to read everything, sometimes I have to go over it and over it to make sense of it, which then sets me back as far as time and then I have to rush to get all of my assignments comple ...

Guess I'll be going to school since I really, really want to go into coding. ...

I was just curious to find out how the MTs are doing that were accepted into the first Coding training program working 20 hours paid training and 20 hours as MT. I am possibly considering applying if it is offered again and wanted some experienced opinions of those in it. Thank you! ...

variables involved, i.e. FT/PT, working, not working, etc. I'm just looking for a ballpark figure from those who have already completed a program. Thanks for any info! ...

I just heard from someone who was in the class. They took the final test and then the very next day they discontinued the program. Don't know any other specifics. Feel bad for the students. Hopefully they can use any knowledge they gained to their benefit. ...

Hello, I am currently enrolled in AHIMA's Basic Coding Program. Has anyone else done this program? It seems that the CCS is mentioned as being the certficiate to get, is the CCA no good? This is all new to me, so any advice would be appreciated! I have done transcription for 17 years, but my company was outsourced, so time for a change. I am really enjoying learning coding. It is an online course, so I hope it will be enough to prepare me for a coding pos ...

or is EVERYTHING on line. Wondering how hard it would be to backtrack to study for exams? ...

I would LOVe to hear from anyone in the ANdrews School for medical coding!! ...

I work full-time as an MT and take coding classes through a distance learning progam, I'm about half way through and have just started to learn coding; first inpatient, then outpatient. My MT job is good now, on-site with plenty of work and good pay, but we are moving to EPIC and VR and job cuts are imminent within the next year or so. I am thinking ahead to coding jobs, though, and recently applied for a medical records clericial position where a small amount of coding would be involv ...

Has anyone quit or been kicked out of MM's coding program yet? - Very quiet around here. nm

at least one after the first final - thats all I know.

Thanks for the update! Just curious. - nm

How are they paying you for this downtime? - One Of The Uninvited

there is no downtime it's just giving us extra time for review - n/m

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