Just a helpful suggestion ... - Coder

Some of you don't need me to tell you this, but others might benefit from this advice.  

Reading through the posts on this coding training, I am seeing some legitimate questions and concerns, but also some that are so off the wall that they are either the product of the world's worst paranoid or someone who is intentionally trying to discourage you. The content and tone is a lot like some of the negativity that gets posted on the coding board every time some one asks about coding, so maybe it is just "the usual" ranting we see, but I think you need to consider that this is intended to keep you out of the competition for those positions.

As an experienced coder and HIM person, I can tell you that this opportunity is a good one.  No matter what your feelings are about MM right now, this offer is in your best interest.

The training alone, not including the internship, is worth at least $2 to 4K, but can cost upwards of $12K.  I personally know someone who spent $29K and could never get a job.  The internship and 2 years of experience are exactly what you need. About 25% of inexperienced CPC-A holders cannot get a job, but this program avoids that.

And, they are PAYING you to do this.  Regardless of how much, you would be earning entry coder wages, anyway, IF you could get a job after training.  With most schools, you can't, or you spend 6 months looking just to get a front-office job in a doctor's office so you can get experience.  

If you are still making good pay with MT, well, make your own decision, but I can tell you that I would be unlikely to hang on to the sinking ship.  I don't think you know how close you are to not making that great salary.

 You need to look at the AAPC salary survey and the AHIMA health information career map at www.hicareers.com.  The "coding" offer you have before you is basically an all-expense-paid trip to a new life.  It is EXACTLY what you need to get a foot on the rung of that career ladder.  It is not just coding, but a portal to another wide occupational field.  There are loads of options in that field.  

Other people are sweating the cost of school and time.  A college coding program will cost about 12K and take 9 to 18 months full time, with no guarantees.  You are being offered a paid training and experience package that in the same time put you in the shoes of a highly marketable, experienced, professional coder.  You will even have the experience to work remotely. Look closely at those salaries, and do not think that you cannot meet or exceed them.  

I think it is silly to worry that you might not pass the course, too.  Coding is not that difficult.  You already do very difficult work and if you pass their application test, then you have what it takes.  You owe it to yourself to take a chance on yourself.  It does not get any better than this.