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Ash82

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Does anyone else wonder why the cost of our dues keep going up? I just wondered if anyone is as frustrated as I am with the cost of dues and little in return. The cost to renew other licenses such as nursing, xray, etc.... isn't nearly as expensive.
 
Ash82 said:
Does anyone else wonder why the cost of our dues keep going up? I just wondered if anyone is as frustrated as I am with the cost of dues and little in return. The cost to renew other licenses such as nursing, xray, etc.... isn't nearly as expensive.
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I hear ya. My nursing license is due every two years also and is a fraction of the renewal for my CPC.....and way more schooling to get the nursing license.
 
Ash82 said:
Does anyone else wonder why the cost of our dues keep going up? I just wondered if anyone is as frustrated as I am with the cost of dues and little in return. The cost to renew other licenses such as nursing, xray, etc.... isn't nearly as expensive.
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I also wonder about this. Dues go up and we don't even get a membership card.
 
Well, I paid the student dues, took my course and test, got my COC and don't think I'll be able to work after all so not planning to renew.
 
sandycarol said:
I also wonder about this. Dues go up and we don't even get a membership card.
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You can download and print your membership card--Hover over "My AAPC" and you will see "Download my membership card". Printing your own membership cards is pretty common now among many other certificates, as well as online look-up of your credentials.

So far, I have never needed my AAPC membership card, though I did print it. I simply supply my ID number on my resume, and potential employers look me up.
 
fwnewbie said:
Well, I paid the student dues, took my course and test, got my COC and don't think I'll be able to work after all so not planning to renew.
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Are you aware that if you don't renew your membership, you will lose your credential? I received my credential in 2012 did not use it for six years, but maintained it because I love coding. I worked in billing in an orthopaedic practice for 3 years and moved to coding 2 years ago. I would not have had that opportunity had I not maintained my credential.
 
Yes I realize the consequences, but my RN offers a lot more job opportunities that I and still possibly able to complete while the local hospitals have turned me down for work in their coding departments. Yet from what I read RN coders are in demand. I just haven't found any authors of that statement.
I do love coding! I really enjoy reading the op reports and envisioning the process of the procedure. Guess I'm trying to live vicariously through coding since I actually assisted with a variety of procedures/surgeries and loved it. However I can no longer physically participate clinically and miss it.....A LOT!!!
 
I am thinking the same thing, I have received my cpc in December 2018. No one will hire you, unless you have experience and worked in a medical environment. Even though they say they will take CPC-A; they still won't. Why should I keep my membership if no one is willing to help those who finished the test and passed. Can't afford to go through internship.
 
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