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Job Prospects? - MT2Coder
Posted: Jun 27, 2015
I worked as an inpatient coder for 4 years (not certified) about 20 years ago, then worked in transcription for a prestigious hospital that has since outsourced. Recently I did some temp work involving limited audits of basic ICD-9. I've been studying ICD-9 independently for the last 6 months in order to obtain my CCS and get back in the field. I feel solidly refreshed and hope to take the exam next month. Obviously I will need to transition-train to ICD-10 (which I have begun studying independently). If I do obtain my CCS, how do you feel my employment prospects look since it's been so long since I've had an inpatient coding job and would only be ICD-9-proficient at this stage? Thanks for any input.
Your prospects will be the same as any new coder, - but with some experience.
[ In Reply To ..]If you have the CCS, your prospects will be the same as any new coder with a CCS, which is not bad. Some employers will consider the experience, even if it is ancient. Federal jobs usually require credentials and experience, and they will have to give you credit for those four years.
You will need to learn ICD-10-CM and PCS right away because you are unlikely to get a job without it. I would suggest taking the AHIMA ICD-10 transition courses so you have proof. Most facilities are already dual coding, so you will need this NOW, not later. Do it before applying--you do not want to be in the boat with both dodgy experience and no ICD-10. Being ICD-10 ready should overcome the experience issue.
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