Thank you for this video. I am in the middle of the AAPC CPC course, and plan on taking the CIC course after, and then the CCVTC. I work full time in a medical records department, and the charts that I find the most interesting are the cardiothoracic ones. Its definately sparked an interest in me, and made me realize I would love a job coding these procedures and cases.
Hi Desert Shrimping! (love that name :D ) Yes, cardiothoracic charts are very intense. So much is going on and seeing those patients recover is very satisfying! If you accept 1 recommendation: instead of the CIC, go for the CCS. It is more accepted in facility circles and commands a higher salary. ;) When do you test for the CPC?
@@TheMedicalCodingGuild the CCS is the AHIMA program, correct? Thank you for that recommendation, I will definately look into that one now. I should test for the CPC in august, hopefully. Ive been recently promoted at my job to HIMS manager and Ive been working alot longer days and dont always have the mental energy to study when I get home, so Im not as far into the course as I should be. But i am determined to get it done and be inpatient certified! I kind of wish I would have just done inpatient certifications to begin with, but I was under the impression you needed to do CPC before anything else. Oh well, wont hurt to have that under my belt too!
@@desertshrimping1127 Congratulations on the promotion!! A managerial position + a future CCS will open really nice doors! Yes, CCS belongs to AHIMA. It is inpatient and outpatient facility coding. It might sound scary but it is easier than the CIC. And as you said, it won't hurt to have the CPC. It will give you a good basis on how CPT coding works, what you will also need for the CCS. I am rooting for you to be able to get into IP cardiothoracic coding ASAP!
I'm glad I decided to go with the CCC I passed on my first try! you are right! there were a lot of guideline questions about the monitors, EPs, cardio tests, caths and PICs etc.. i'm sure there was a lot more but that's all i can remember now lol!
Oh, I know. It is post-exam amnesia, when you couldn't remember the questions even if your life depended on it! :D And you never know... you might do the CCVTC later. After all, getting credentials is very addictive.
Go for it! Especially the CCVTC was a lot of fun! Not su much the CCC but hey, everybody likes different things. I will be here when the time comes and you have questions. ;)
@@karthikselvam2229 Hi Karthik! I am trying to post whenever I can but please know that any one of my videos is at least 10 hours of work. :) I don't mind putting in the time but sometimes it is just not possible for me to set that much aside with family, full time work and other responsibilities. Thank you for your encouragement, it means a lot to me!! Which credential did you decide on getting? The CCC or the CCVTC?
Hi Ashlis314! I am just giving it to you straight! :D It is not for the faint of heart!! Rib spreaders, guts, blood everywhere... Interested or would you rather do the more peaceful CCC? ;)
Thank you for this video. I am in the middle of the AAPC CPC course, and plan on taking the CIC course after, and then the CCVTC. I work full time in a medical records department, and the charts that I find the most interesting are the cardiothoracic ones. Its definately sparked an interest in me, and made me realize I would love a job coding these procedures and cases.
Hi Desert Shrimping! (love that name :D ) Yes, cardiothoracic charts are very intense. So much is going on and seeing those patients recover is very satisfying! If you accept 1 recommendation: instead of the CIC, go for the CCS. It is more accepted in facility circles and commands a higher salary. ;) When do you test for the CPC?
@@TheMedicalCodingGuild the CCS is the AHIMA program, correct? Thank you for that recommendation, I will definately look into that one now. I should test for the CPC in august, hopefully. Ive been recently promoted at my job to HIMS manager and Ive been working alot longer days and dont always have the mental energy to study when I get home, so Im not as far into the course as I should be. But i am determined to get it done and be inpatient certified! I kind of wish I would have just done inpatient certifications to begin with, but I was under the impression you needed to do CPC before anything else. Oh well, wont hurt to have that under my belt too!
@@desertshrimping1127 Congratulations on the promotion!! A managerial position + a future CCS will open really nice doors! Yes, CCS belongs to AHIMA. It is inpatient and outpatient facility coding. It might sound scary but it is easier than the CIC. And as you said, it won't hurt to have the CPC. It will give you a good basis on how CPT coding works, what you will also need for the CCS. I am rooting for you to be able to get into IP cardiothoracic coding ASAP!
I'm glad I decided to go with the CCC I passed on my first try! you are right! there were a lot of guideline questions about the monitors, EPs, cardio tests, caths and PICs etc.. i'm sure there was a lot more but that's all i can remember now lol!
Oh, I know. It is post-exam amnesia, when you couldn't remember the questions even if your life depended on it! :D And you never know... you might do the CCVTC later. After all, getting credentials is very addictive.
@@TheMedicalCodingGuild true lol! idk maybe.. but is going to be a while for me ☺️😁
@@2mexpesos So you are not doing the CDEO or CPMA now that they are free? ;) (Well, almost free...)
I want to definitely get both these credentials and will surely be needing your guidance when I am ready to prepare, thanks so much!!!!!!
Go for it! Especially the CCVTC was a lot of fun! Not su much the CCC but hey, everybody likes different things. I will be here when the time comes and you have questions. ;)
@@TheMedicalCodingGuild Thanks so very much as always, you rock!! I was amazed looking at your certifications!!!!
@@rushidhruva I have my eyes on 1 more, but then I am good for life. ;)
@@TheMedicalCodingGuild Please post daily Medical Coding Video's ma'am. It will be helpful for Medical Coding students and workers.
@@karthikselvam2229 Hi Karthik! I am trying to post whenever I can but please know that any one of my videos is at least 10 hours of work. :) I don't mind putting in the time but sometimes it is just not possible for me to set that much aside with family, full time work and other responsibilities. Thank you for your encouragement, it means a lot to me!! Which credential did you decide on getting? The CCC or the CCVTC?
That is so funny ‘a complete horror show lol
Hi Ashlis314! I am just giving it to you straight! :D It is not for the faint of heart!! Rib spreaders, guts, blood everywhere... Interested or would you rather do the more peaceful CCC? ;)
Now you know who I am friend. This is my other identity lol
@@ashlis314 XD The psycho!!
Takes one to know one 😉😂😂