Is it hard to get a job as a medical coder after you receive a certificate from a technical college in coding?

Question

Is it hard to get a job as a medical coder after you receive a certificate from a technical college in coding?

Answer 1

it should not be that hard, especially if you can learn quickly. There are lots of these jobs and more at PureMedicalJobs.com   good luck  

Answer 2

It just all depends on the demand in your area. Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Maybe. You're better off to get a degree instead of a certificate. Then you can take the RHIT exam, which a lot of places require.

It depends on the hospital's/physician's office guidelines in your area and what they require though. Check with them.  

Answer 4

Unfortunately, there aren't supposed to be too many jobs for the medical coder (or biller or medical assistant) despite what those private $$ schools say :)  The coder must have a few years experience doing coding tasks along with certification(s) upon passing an exam to possibly otain a coding job.

If still wanting training, please look at the more affordable schools such as the county vo-tech school or community college as long as it's accredited within the industry.

For accredited programs:  http://www.ahima.org

Answer 5

RHIT is indeed a good designation for job seeking.  There are coding jobs on the website below. You'll see what they require.

Good luck!