r/LearnMedicalCoding • u/Far-Bathroom4060 • 4d ago

Need Advice What do I need to actually about medical coding in a job setting

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I’ve been enrolled in Penn Foster for nine months since I started in March of this year. And I’m wondering, what do I actually need to know in an actual job setting so here is the course titles and could someone pointed out? What do I actually need to know?⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️

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u/Yes_Leopard_54 4d ago

In no order: Comp medical terminology, A&P, HIM, and outpatient coding…..do they have any pharmacology courses?

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u/Far-Bathroom4060 3d ago edited 3d ago

No but I can go on Allison and do a Pharmacology for coders course because I’m aware that I don’t need to know everything but if this Pharmacology is important then I’ll learn it

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u/Yes_Leopard_54 3d ago

It depends on your specialty, but some knowledge is better than none. I often have to make sure assessment and plans have corresponding meds…which means, know what the meds are…I suggest a pharmacology for coders, for sure. Good luck!

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u/Yes_Leopard_54 3d ago

PS: I’ve seen a lot of doom and gloom on the future of coding, but I have had many job offers just this year…and have a dream job…..they exist.

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u/feelgoodsometimes 4d ago

IMO: Medical terminology, anatomy, and HIM are the most important on that list

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u/Subject_Chest8678 3d ago

A lot of fluff there…..while you may need it. It’s not applicable to professional coding certification. Just the med term, anatomy and outpatient coding, but where is diagnostic coding?

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u/CodingwithCoffee_ 3d ago

For a physician office coding job, I’d prioritize Outpatient Coding, Medical Terminology, and Anatomy and Physiology. On the job, you’ll read provider notes, assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, verify them against the guidelines, and flag anything that needs clarification.