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I am researching my options on schooling...coding versus nursing...to get away from being an MT. The programs for coding to get my CCS and CPC do not take federal financial aide and require a deposit and then monthly payments or some other form of up front payment..... the nursing program will take me much longer than I really want to take right now (on top of having to continue to work full time-- not sure if I could actually even tackle a nursing program while working) BUT because it is a program through a local college, it would likely qualify for financial aide of some sort.
My question is this, if I take the coding program, finish in a year or a little more (while continuing to work as an MT), pass my CCS and CPC, and am able to find a job relatively easily either at a local hospital or some other avenue.....what starting pay should I expect? I know there are no hard and fast numbers, but just wondering what the "going rate" is....and how do you get paid? I am used to production pay, by the line on a report, or pay by the report. Is coding like that too? or is hourly? I am hoping to continue working at home, as well, if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance!