Im dying to work as Medical Coding...
anyone has a tip for meee???
Im 17 yrs old, do you ppl think i can do it??? ;)
pls be nice :DMedical Coding at 17?
Well you have to go to college and get an associate's degree to do coding.
Go to your local community college to a program accredited by AHIMA. That's the best way to ensure you get a job. It's a very competitve field, and people with the best certifications or most experience will get the job. Give yourself any advantage possible.
Try getting a job as a file clerk or data imager in your local medical records department to get your foot in the door. Medical Coding at 17?
I believe that one must at least have a high school diploma, however, most coding jobs require graduation from an accredited coding program as well as certification(s) in the field. There are actually not too many jobs for the medical coder (or biller or medical assistant) despite what those private $$ schools proclaim :) The coder must also have a couple years experience doing coding tasks before possibly obtaining such a job.
If still interested in the field, please opt for the more affordable county vo-tech school or community college as long as it's accredited within the industry.
For more information on accredited programs for medical coding: http://www.ahima.org
its a good field and you of course dont deal with blood and needles etc. i would start reading about it on PureMedicalJobs.com and maybe get a book on coding etc. and get your foot in the door if possible good luck
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