TOP 3 REASONS NOT TO PURSUE A MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING CAREER
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Thank you for this. My wife has been "strongly suggesting " that I go into this so we can be digital nomads and I keep telling her it's not that simple. Thank you for clarifying the reality of this job and training. And I love that little giggle 😊
I am a medical assistant scribe getting ready to take the CPC. I am doing it because I am drained of face to face patient care; I’d rather be in the background 😅
I am in the same situation. Just graduated from Keiser University. One year and still can’t find a job. They want someone with experience. How can I get experience if I can’t get experience. School did place me but doing patient care is not for me.
@@nicholassolntzeff9232 I work in healthcare and I tried and tried to move to the revenue cycle within my hospital, applied for over 30 positions and I won't get hired as a CPC; I am going back to patient care and now back in school to do nursing; once I have my RN I will find a position; I am not renewing my CPC certification; total waste of money and time
@@nicholassolntzeff9232 which Keiser? I’m at Tampa Any luck yet ???
Thank you for keeping it real, took me 2 1/2-years to get 38 credits for the approved industry AHIMA certification, then constant studying for the exam entry credential CCA then 6-months of intense studying to obtain a CCS (that year 2019 the pass rate for 1st time testers was under 50%). I was one of 2 in my 15-person course class at a state college who actually went on to become highly credentialed. Then another 2-years before I started getting jobs..... One thing I would add though to your suggestions is that it's a lot of job's also that aren't just connected to coding that are less comprehensive that may be a better fit once you get in if you find yourself overwhelmed.... Bleu is right, this is a critical thinking job, you have to be patient, accurate and constantly improving & self researching, no one is going to hold your hand.
can you give an example of a job that is less comprehensive?
What are the other jobs? TIA
Yes, thank you so much for the information about Medical Coding and Billing Careers. It is very informative and educational.
I feel nervous as you explain it but goes down everytime you laugh. Anywas this is a really good "setting your expectation" explanation and it really gives or helps me decide wether I will pursue coding or not
Excellent! Thank you for this info, much appreciated!!! 😊
I very grateful you shared that about the CE’s I am a year into my Associates and I don’t see the need in numerous CE’s if it isn’t pertaining directly or slightly indirectly to the area I wish to work in. So Thank You!
I have always wondered about the legality responsibility aspect of the job. Can a medical coder be sued for negligence if they incorrectly code information? I would think this could happen with financial loss.
That’s such a great question and one to think about.
Bleu is 100% correct. I got my certification in medical billing & coding 3 yrs ago. And I couldn't find a job at all without experience. It was painstaking. And I took the CPC coder exam. And failed on the 1st try. Obviously, you can retake it. But gotta invest time & money. Especially (Studying Again Hard) Remember the books renew every year. They ain't cheap either. I gave up unfortunately. Got another job but it's very disappointing at the end. This is my own personal experience. So, it varies to individuals. And the major factor. It depends what state you live in. Living in a South/West/Midwest/state. You can find a job faster. I live in NYC. I notice in the East Coast it is much harder to find employment. In doing Inpatient/Outpatient Coder alone. That is NOT doing billing at all. DON'T GET IT TWISTED !! (Remember you can do coding without dealing with the insurance stuff that is a headache. lol) Over here, it's not necessary in small practices or hospitals. When they usually put a Medical Assistant or Nurse to do both tasks for less pay.
I have heard that it's not for everyone. I'm sorry you had that experience. I just finished my financial aid today. I start class the 28th. I hope I'm not making a mistake. I do think it's gonna be a good fit for me though. Good luck to you
THANKS for that info...VERY relatable, btw!while researching I noticed there's also SCRIBING as career, a bit confusing- Just wondering why in world they'd pay an extra person to be there IN ROOM for appt, to document info..all for goal of better patient/dr experience.. seems a bit uncomfortable to have guy in corner just typing typing away, I know there's a lil bit more than that..but still! thanks again for sharing-
So you never found a job in coding?
@@brandib2580 what do you think about it so far?
Thank you, Bleu.
But i have to find a remote job because i live in the mountains in the middle of no where
I love your sudden outbursts of laughter! 😊
I got my medical billing and coding 5 years ago I did learn a lot but unfortunately the opportunities are limited
No they're not. You just have to know where to look.
Do you have to both code and bill? I'm a registered nurse looking to step away from the bedside. I ask this question because I've heard of some people only working as a medical biller, yet I see many videos titled medical billing and coding. Help a sister out lol. :)
Some people just do coding, and then it goes to the biller who processes it for the insurance billing. Depends really on the size of the place you code for. I have never done billing, because we have billers for that.
You'll see in the job listings medical biller and coder because a lot of people think it's synonymous, it's not. Two completely different functions. The job description will let you know what it entails.
I hope this helps!
@@MedicalCodingwithBleu Thank you! this does help a lot. I did check out some more of your previous videos. You have great content. :) Thanks again!
Bleu, do you think that those that are licensed nurses will do well with coding based on their nursing knowledge and or have an issue getting employed? Thanks
@@203297 Nurses have the same trouble that new people without nursing background do trying to get into medical coding. No one is immune.
They can do well but they have to present a good case, meaning good resume that doesn't look like they want to be a nurse again and the they know they may have to take a step back in their pay as well.... not forever just in the getting started part.
@@MedicalCodingwithBleu ok thanks for your feedback. I also found and watched your vid on nurses and coding. Thanks again.
Is their a room for senior citozen for this job? or any age limit?
It's not at all easy work we should be expert in this field I was not experience when I given interview but income is good but job roll is very hectic
😅love giggle
I feel like you presented a realistic example of what to expect from the field, and I appreciate that honesty!
Looking to change my career, maybe this could be it for me.
Conga Line of credentials 😂 that got me
Lol
I’m so happy I found your channel! New to Medical Coding, been researching for months and finally at the end stages of starting formal classes. Almost 40 and making a career change from Accounting/Bookkeeping all self taught from the age of 21 to journey into Medical Coding and you have been a great source of knowledge and encouragement! 👏🏻🙌🏻
What formal class did you decide on?
I'm so glad you did this. This is reality. Coding is an ongoing learning process, always changing, always learning.
My utmost thanks Miss Bleu for the video and explaining things to me. I am still curious about the field yet I do greatly appreciate a straight talk about what it is like.
Best video I’ve watched about medical coding so far. Not discouraging, realistic. Thank you
I have been watching videos and researching this but I still haven’t made a decision. I appreciate all of the honest information. I am a pro / con kind of person. I am not sure it is a good fit as of yet. I am very detailed but I feel like I was interested for the incorrect reasons.
I'm worried about getting this certification because I hear it's hard to find an online job in this field without working in a office first. and I
To even get a job in this field. Idk what to do
Bleu does talk about getting work in the field in other videos on her channel. One of the biggest things I've read many places is that you have to do an internship/externship or look for volunteer placements to get some experience. Also, join one of the organizations that certify coders and get involved in your local chapter. AHIMA or AAPC are the organizations. I am an AHIMA member. They have zoom classes and offer CE opportunities. They are very welcoming and if you network with your local chapter you can find job opportunities. It may be in charge entry or an alternative job first but then you can move up to medical coding.
When you mentioned the attention to detail, I realized I chose the right career for myself. I am the type of person that never misspells or shortens names because they are "too difficult to spell or say". I pay attention to grammar mistakes and minor details others don't notice. I will be finished with my 2-year program on June 6th; let the self-study begin! haha
How can anyone get in the field if you have to have 3 years of experience?
Your apply anyway. Employers will have to look at people who apply. That's why your resume has to look good and have everything you were trained in.
You start out doing another job mostly entry level in the Revenue Cycle that could have a little bit of coding part of the job description. Keeping in the Revenue Cycle is the main thing because you want that medical office experience not just the coding.
Exactly. You will have to get an entry job into the facility and work your way up
I always wanted to be a doctor.. but I came from a different country and loans or financial aid was not available so for me it was not realistic. Years and years of not being a citizen really held me back. I work as a TeleScribe and read medical books for fun… because I felt like it was too expensive for me. Never felt like I couldn’t do it. Just out of my reach. So for me a medical coding makes me feel like I am involved. I am taking out a loan, now that I can, to pay for the virtual learning option from the accreditation source itself. I’m already scribing and I hear all that goes on in the front lines. We can’t just bill whatever, it needs to be exactly what went down on the visit.
This is not an easy career lol anatomy, medical terminology, pharmacology (sometimes) and physiology, medical history/medical conditions, etc.
We have to know everything. I want to work in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
I am genuinely happy for you 😊 Congratulations on working towards your goals!
Thank you very much! You covered exactly what I was looking to hear.
I feel like this might be something I would be interested in. I love researching and learning new things. I feel like there is an endless amount of knowledge in the medical field that I would learn something new everyday. It just makes me nervous making this kind of change. Especially when it costs money to make that change.
I will follow you this channel, thank you for the information that you are giving us ❤
I love how she giggles. 💜
About ready to retire from 36 years working as an radiologic technologist in the cardiac cath lab I do coding for cardiac cath lab, an interventional radiology so I thought this would be a good fit. What are your feelings on this
I love your videos, I’m currently working in corrections for 19 years. I’ve always been interested in a medical field (just not the blood part lol) and am going to go to the Ultimate Medical Academy to pursue my associates degree in medical billing and coding this January. Your videos have been very informative and inspiring and I can’t wait to start, nervous and excited at the same time. Thanks for reaching out to us who are interested 😉
Thanks for advice
Ain't no stopping us now!!!!!! I'm about to start my Coding Class! Thanks for keeping it real. New subbie!
Awesome!! 😁💙👏👏👏👏
What program did you choose?
Good luck to you. I start in April
@@ascott3746 where did u to take your course?
How did you do?
Would medical coding be a good fit for someone with autism? I (34m) was diagnosed with high-functioning autism about five months ago, and I'm having to make a career change because of it. When I was given the diagnosis, the notes I was provided said that I:
-May miss information due to a slower processing speed, resulting in a missed opportunity to encode and store information fully.
-I would benefit from an approach that is concrete and explicit, and directions should be offered in written and oral format to ensure comprehension.
-In settings of work, I thrive off of routine and predictability with scheduled expectations of my duties.
-When changes occur, I may benefit from a brief transitional period to allow myself to adapt to these changes.
Regarding your reasons for not becoming a medical coder, I had never even heard of this career until about two weeks ago, so I never had a recruiter say that everything would be handed to you. I also don't mind working in an office, so I'm not worried about absolutely having to have a remote job. As for the salary, I want to live comfortably and not worry about money. When you first started, were you able to be financially secure? I understand that everyone's situation would be different.
I would recommend that you continue to do your research to see if this is something you would like to do. This is a very accommodating field in that both associations AHIMA or AAPC allow for ADA accommodations during testing, should you need it.
While it has a lot of rule changes/updates every year, it does become routine.
You're reading a lot.
You do have to prepare for change. For example, you may be coding for the Emergency Department and they may ask you to code for the Cardiology clinic, they will give you time to learn it, but they will expect you to be willing to go along with the change if they ask. Its just an example.
You will be held to productivity and accuracy standards. If you are detail-oriented, this should not be a problem. Again, I suggest you keep researching to see if you want to do this before committing. Good luck to you.
@@MedicalCodingwithBleu Thank you!
Thank you so much for being honest. Im hoping medical coding be my 2nd career after 20yrs in the tourism.industry. thank you ❤
I love ur giggles.😊
New here. Thank you for such a realistic video! Those are often hard to find!
This is a very random question but does the spelling of your name have French influence? I enjoy linguistics and cultures so my interest was piqued.
Yes it does. 😊
If I knew then what I know now, oh well, no backing out now. Let's do this Bleu 💙
What u know that probably would made u think again about the feel .
Yea I'm only 4 weeks in with AAPC and I've been in the insurance industry for 18 years and I'm like ... ehhhh... not loving it so far
I have a question can males work in this field I have some medical expierence
Yes, they can. I did a show about it. Here is the link
ua-cam.com/video/nQ--u09014Y/v-deo.html
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I wish i would have seen this and others complaints about not beimg able to find a job before i startes school 😢. I have less then 11 months left.
It's too early for you to be worried about finding a job. Concentrate on one task at a time. Right now, just learn the coding.
U are right ma'am that is field is not for everyone now I am working in this field only but I am not happy with this job and I am not getting the work it is very confusion day by day I am going down I am not made to this job u rabsoultly right that not for everyone
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I’m new in USA
Actually I’m engineer on my hometown so do you think it will be hard for me ??
I just finished the CPC course. Granted, I chose the self-study option but that was a whole lot of money for a pretty useless course. I learned way more watching UA-cam videos. AAPC never even bothered mentioning the apprentice designation when I signed up. It's just...a lot. But, we'll see. I browse job listings a lot and they sure do all want five years of this or that. = 0
i am currently in college for degree in health information technology, i want to be a home medical coder after i am certified and some experience working in an office. maybe when i first start i can come to you for help 😊
All I see is how this profession is being put down, anything worth having you have to work hard at it, I will continue my career as a billing and coder ❤💯
What is it like working in a team? Do you work with a team of coders on site/or remote? Is it individual based -team based?
I love the laugh 😊
Thanks for this. Living in NZ and deciding on a new career right now. Medical coding seems to incorporate skills from my current job (detail orientated data entry under pressure) and my lifetime interest in physiology and natural curiosity. This clip was very helpful.
Love you bleu
You’re the best!!! Thank you
good job.
Hi , I have been 3 years since I move to USA, and do you think this course will be hard to me because of my English?
Depends on if you're practicing your English.
I am new to USA I started in community college and it’s to much to read it takes lots of my time to understand because English is not my first language. Any way if you already started please let me know.
I am new to USA I started in community college and it’s to much to read it takes lots of my time to understand because English is not my first language. Any way if you already started please let me know.
this was a great breakdown, and your laugh cracked me up
I came across your channel coz I am trying to research on how to get certified and attend classes for free online as others are saying but I could not find a channel that tells you that though. I will send you an email to ask questions about medical billing and coding and I hope you will be able to get to it.thanks
Thank You.
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What type of prior experience are they looking for. I was a medic in the army so I have medical experience but not sure if that what they’re looking for
Hungh, was informed that 72% of coders work remotely? What about criminal records, can you be hired if you have a criminal record?
I think whoever came up with that statistic is trying to sell the field.
It depends on the nature of the crime, how long ago, and was it adjudicated. They will find whatever is in your background.
Hello Bleu I just finished Certified Coding class certified thru NHA at the community college.;I want to get my certification thru AAPC which one do you recommend thanks for your help
The CPC with AAPC is what I recommend from them. But you will have to augment your studies because the program from the NHA is insufficient.
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Thank you Bleu for keeping it real! I am a SAHM with no previous medical field background. I will be honest and say I have thought about working from home but only because I live in a rural area. I will definitely be making that 35 min commute to get the internship/experience under my belt before looking to work remotely. Any advice for a SAHM newbie?
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I love your laugh.
I’m struggling with cpt codes 😢how can I get better at it?
How many hours per week are you studying CPT? If it's less than 20 hours per week, that's a big part of the problem.
Have you looked through the cpt book in it's entirety? If not, that's another problem. You'll learn where everything is and you'll get more comfortable knowing where you have to go in the book.
Are you practicing from a good workbook? I've said what I recommend and it's on the description box of this video.
Good luck.
Hi Bleu Is the medical coding and billing program the same in the U.S. and Canada?
No, it's not the same.
Is it possible to get into medical coding and be successful without billing experience? A local program is only offering coding training not billing (they might go over a little but not much). I’m brand new to the field with no experience. What do you recommend? Coding only or billing & Coding program? I mainly want to focus on coding though.
You're taught about reimbursement in every coding program.
@@MedicalCodingwithBleu what does that mean?
Reimbursement means billing. My understanding of your question is you're asking about medical billing because you want to know if you need to take a coding only or "billing & Coding program?" I'm telling you that all medical coding programs include a part about reimbursement. Reimbursement means billing.
@@MedicalCodingwithBleu got it thanks! Is a CPC cert advanced coding? I’m a beginner so I’m trying to figure out what’s the best course to take.
Look through the videos.
Do you code for home health?
I don't.
BLU, another good presentation. Thank you, Blu. 😁
ha! lol
@@MedicalCodingwithBleu I appreciate the comment Bu I mean Blu.
It's like a new toy, isn't it? (Stares at you in Spanglish) 😆
@@MedicalCodingwithBleu haha... It was just too tempting
Is patreon the only site that you tell your personal history?
I love your laugh 😂❤
Hi, I am so glad you covered the coding from home. I am a coder and worked for one facility that sent us home when the pandemic hit. I also would rather be in the office. I went to another facility that was working in the office and then sent the coders home there as well at the end of the pandemic. I am finding it hard to locate coding positions where you can work in the office.
I still see plenty out there.
Is there an age limit for medical coders?
No.
Do u have to write papers in school and do projects in school
Depends on the program.
Awesome advice and tips 💯 especially last one… I may or may have not been a money chaser and ended up miserable 😅 leading me to here now