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To those in MModal Coding Training Program. - TiredMT

Posted: Jun 06, 2014

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!

See the coding/medical billing forum on this site. - nm

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This IS the Coding/Medical Billing forum. - ??

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Originally posted on MM board and moved here. - n/m

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And how would we know that. - n

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Common sense - I had no problem

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Understanding what happened.

You might not have known that - but someone did

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You might not gave known that, but someone did and they shared it with you because you asked.

I don't understand why their answer deserved a snarky "and how would we know that."

Aside from all the dumb and inappropriate - L&L

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responses below, I was under the impression (as an MM MT not previously selected for the coding program) that we did not apply to be in but were individually selected to test to be in it.

I know if I had the choice, I would have opted to take it, but since I'm 63 and don't intend to work past 65, I know I will never have the chance.

In any case, if I were interested in coding, I would not go the MM route. I'd be really afraid after the 1-year committment that only place I would be eligible to work in coding would be MM.

Last I heard it was a 2 year commitment. Did - that change? nm

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yes it is 1 year - East MT

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Could anyone apply at MM? - ac

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Were there any prerequisites or just anyone who passed the test?

We had to be notified to take the test, and not - L&L

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all of us were. Do not know criteria. Did not receive invite. Am not the only one.

Everyone could test unless you were on performance - sm

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management.

You may have been missed on the email. If you hear about it again and still don't receive the email, I would ask your TSM for the email.

Interesting. - L&L

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I've been covering the shift from Hades for 19 years now; I don't think my supervisor wants me to go anywhere. I'm eligible to retire, so I don't think they would want to retrain me in any case.

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