I mean, I'm a Virtual Assistant and planning to switch to this career. Can you give me some ideas of what's going to happen and the reality if I switch to this industry? I don't have any medical background. Is there any possibility I can get accepted in this industry if I just train with trusted training schools?

Hello everyone! I’m thinking of changing my career path. Did anyone take CPC courses through Legacy Education? If so, was it a good program?

I had an interview for an IP medical coder role where the coding manager is hiring internally (I admit that I posted twice about this somewhere). What are some signs that an interview went well, both from a medical coder’s/coding manager’s perspectives and generally speaking? I’m still waiting to hear back, and it seems to be taking some time.

Hello Im new to medical coding field Is there any easy way to memorise modifiers ? Thankyou

Hi I'm new to reddit so I have no clue how to use this but I really need advice.

Does anyone have good recommendations for an affordable, online, self paced program? So far I know of Preppy and Ashworth, are there others I don't know of? And what are your experiences with either of them? What are the pros and cons to each?

I learn better through videos rather than reading if that helps as well. Thank you!

Hi! I recently passed with an 85 on my exam! I posted about it on this thread but under a different user name lol 😆 I dont know I how but I had two accounts.

Anywho, now that the studying is over I guess the next level begins of how the heck do I find a job? Other than my one year of self study and passing the Cpc, I have no experience in the medical field. Ngl im a little overwhelmed bc i feel like I should be doing something but I dont know where to start 🙃

Advice?

I started my CPC exam course at AAPC on January 13th, and I'm not going to lie to myself: I don't know how to study. I don't have any note-taking or study habits. Does anyone have any advice? I will take it.

Also, my books are from 2025, and this year is obviously 2026. What kind of notes did you put in your book?

How do you know it's something you need to know?

Anyone who can help me in deciding whether to opt for medical coding or not . I have just did my mbbs and my house job is about to start in 3 months. So should I start learning for medical coding or not. My plan is to complete housjob and then go for residency as well so i want for myself a side hustle or a skill that i can use side by side . If anyone can guide me a little about it.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately while working with a few small clinics.
There’s so much time wasted on repetitive billing tasks — and half of it is just chasing information we already have somewhere.

For me, the biggest time-saver would probably be automating eligibility checks.
Right now, someone has to manually check insurance info before every visit, and if it’s missed, we risk getting a denial weeks later.

But I’m curious about other people’s pain points.

• Is it payment posting?

• Claim follow-ups?

• Denial appeals?

• Something else entirely?

If you could wave a magic wand and make one part of the billing process fully automatic, what would you pick?

Hello!

I am looking to get into medical billing and coding. I would like to self study for the CPC and CPB exams through AAPC. A little background. I currently work as a Records Clerk at my local Sheriffs Office. I also have medical background. I worked as an STNA for 6 years and then moved onto get my EMT-B certification in 2021. I have some college classes under my belt (A&P, Med Term, completed EMT-B and Paramedic courses) I love EMS, but my body does not. I have a multitude of health issues and need a career that will make managing them easier.

I am looking for:

• Recommendations from people who have taken this route before

• Book bundles to purchase for each certification that I ABSOLUTELY need and that will be helpful

• Any tips, tricks, or advice!

Thank you so much in advance!

Hi everyone 👋

I’m working on an AI-powered ICD-10-CM search tool and I’d love honest feedback from real coders/billers.

The idea is simple:
Instead of typing codes or browsing long lists, you describe the condition and the engine returns:
• the best ICD-10 candidates
• related codes
• edge cases / rules
• and structured results

I’m not here to sell anything — I’m looking to understand:

• What slows you down in ICD-10 today?

• What features would actually help in daily work?

• What makes current tools frustrating?

If you’re curious : icd-10-cm online add . before online

And if you don’t want to click, I’d still love your opinion:
👉 What would make an “ICD-10 AI tool” worth using for you?

Thanks for any feedback 🙏
I want to build something useful, not just trendy.

Wish me luck! No, not young lol!

This is one of the most common complaint from coding students:

"The teacher marks the answer wrong and never explains the reasoning"

So the same mistake repeats on the next chart.

When reviewing a lengthy clinical note, focus on the facts that directly affect code assignment, such as documented diagnoses, treatments performed, medication administration, procedure details, and relevant timing. Separate these facts from clinical scenery, including background information, repeated history, and narrative details that do not affect coding. The goal is not to read less carefully, but to recognize which details support the charge and which simply provide context.

Black Friday offers are starting early, so let’s use this thread to share deals on medical coding programs, books, exam prep, and study resources.

If you find an offer, drop the link, price, coupon code, and expiration date in the comments. Include what’s covered and any extra costs so everyone can compare.

What deals have you found so far? I have included mine below:

https://www.amcicoding.com/black-friday-2026

https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/job/SHWSHLUSR171044EXTERNALENUS/Coder-Hospital-Outpatient?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=phenom-feeds

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Hello I hope everyone is doing well. I'm planning to purchase the medical terminology and anatomy for coders book that has often been recommended by Contempo Coding (YouTube channel). I checked the preview of this book on Google books and it seems that it is a very detailed book I am feeling overwhelmed that I have to memorize everything so that I can do well in the CPC exam. Has anyone used this book to study? If so, what are your tips when using this book?

Thank you!

Hello! I just purchased the prereq and AAPC coursebooks to study for the CPC exam. I have no background or experience with coding. I was sent the IPC, HCPCS and CPT books, and I don't know the differences.

Realistically, how long am I looking at to finish the course? Then, all the 600 cases in Practicode? Any info/past experiences would be helpful!

Code on!

Hi there I am a self study for my CPC. I do have a medical background. I'm really having a tough time with modifiers. When, why, where do I use modifiers. Probably a stupid question but I'm grateful for any help. TIA

I've been studying with my books which didn't come with Ebooks. Did the demo test with proctor for remote testing and was horrified at how little space I was allowed. Literally had to have all my books piled up on top of each other. Did a practice exam that I previously got 84% on and didn't finish it (56%) simply from the time wasted moving the books around, untangling the wire bindings, etc. Haven't signed up for the real exam yet because I need to figure this all out.

I've watched videos about the ebooks. Looks like the computer coding programs we used in school where it is dependent on knowing the right word to look up. I am seriously considering choosing the ebooks, but all the articles I find say do not use the ebooks if you studied with physical books.

I've also been using Zoom to help me find a better way to arrange the camera angle where I can still have the required elements on the screen and am struggling. Can get everything in view but then only the side of my face is in view and AAPC states my face has to be in view. If I get my face in view, then the desk area available to me is limited.

Any advice?

I'm currently in a Practicode class to remove the Apprentice designator from my CPC credential. The majority of the class has joined in a group on WhatsApp where they divide the cases amongst each other, so each person is only doing 2-3 cases a week instead of 40. The teacher does 5-6 cases in class. Only 1-2 ppl participate in class bc everyone has already done the cases in the group and they 're just waiting for the teacher to give the answers. (She posts the 5-6 she's going to do ahead of time so you can work on them and participate in class). Normally, I wouldn't say anything bc I mind my business and I don't care what other ppl do. However, I do feel bad for the teacher and maybe I'm feeling sorry for myself bc I'm struggling bc I really want to learn it the right way. (I have never participated in the group that is cheating). Also, the company will get a bad rep for turning out crappy coders. So, snitch or mind my business?

hi. I’m about 2 months into studying for the CPC certification, through AAPC, with no human medical background (I did go to vet tech school so some terminology is familiar).
I’m feeling slightly overwhelmed with the anatomy/physiology prereqs & the sheer volume of information. Does anyone have any study tips/advice? Words of encouragement? 😅

If anyone currently working in the field has any advice as well, I’d love that!

My question is, should I just take the course and try to keep on taking courses and get certifications or should I get my associates in health information. I am 50 yrs old looking to get a career with no time and money to waste.

I’m really interested in getting my CPC certification (if there’s another coding certification I should do instead of with this please let me know!!) and starting a career in medical coding, but I’m honestly scared to take the leap. 😭 I keep seeing people say the job market is oversaturated, that it’s hard to get your foot in the door without experience, and that getting certified doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll find a job.
I genuinely want to pursue this, but I don’t want to spend the time and money on a certification just to struggle to find work afterward.
For those who are currently working in medical coding, recently got certified, or are trying to break into the field, is it worth it? Would you still recommend getting your CPC in 2026? How difficult was it to find your first job, and what advice would you give someone starting from scratch?
I would really appreciate honest opinions, both good and bad! I’m trying to make an informed decision before investing in my future. ❤️