Wiki What do I do now??

[clord]

I've been at my current job for the last 5 years. I have my CPC. I'm thinking about furthering my education, but I don't know where to start. I like the fact that I don't deal with too many customers besides my business office, nurses and on occasion physicians. I like dealing with paperwork more than people If you have any suggestons, please let me know. cpigeon@altru.org

 

[rthames052006]

I've been at my current job for the last 5 years. I have my CPC. I'm thinking about furthering my education, but I don't know where to start. I like the fact that I don't deal with too many customers besides my business office, nurses and on occasion physicians. I like dealing with paperwork more than people If you have any suggestons, please let me know. cpigeon@altru.org

What type of "setting" are you in now? What do you like to do?

 

[clord]

I work in a clinic with two other coders and approximately 15 providers. I mainly code for Family Practice (which I love), but I also code for Infectious Disease, Urgent Car, and Peds.

 

[rthames052006]

I work in a clinic with two other coders and approximately 15 providers. I mainly code for Family Practice (which I love), but I also code for Infectious Disease, Urgent Car, and Peds.

Consider taking the CEMC and go towards auditing; which you would still have minimal to no pt contact and still do what you love.

Hope this helps

 

[clord]

Thank you so much

What exactlly is the CEMC?

 

[rthames052006]

What exactlly is the CEMC?

Certifed E/M Coder. You can check the corporate site and look for specialty certifications.

 

[clord]

Thank you for taking the time to reply to me. I will check it out!

 

[rthames052006]

Thank you for taking the time to reply to me. I will check it out!

Oh... no problem at all, I'm actually sitting for this exam in the morning!!!