Hi all,
I am currently studying at AAPC for my CPC certification.
I recently spoke with an HR recruiter at NYU in New York and explained my situation, that I am looking for work in the revenue cycle while studying for my CPC certification at AAPC.
Surprisingly, the conversation left me a bit unsettled and discouraged. I am actually not sure whether I am wasting my time studying for my CPC certification.
The NYU recruiter told me a few things that were very concerning and she asked me to ask the school a few questions.
1) She said AI will be taking over most of medical coding, so I should be careful about pursuing jobs that may be obsolete in the near future. Is this true?????
2) She said although the school will provide a certification and 'say that I have two years experience in coding' , most employers are looking for actual work experience in the field.
So I would need to acquire that work experience somehow.
3) The recruiter advised that I look at job postings for Medical Coder, see what requirements they ask for, and make sure that I will be ready to hit the ground running with those requirements after I get my CPC certification.
Now, I ask, how the hec are you supposed to acquire experience when every job post REQUIRES EXPERIENCE!!
AAPC Customer Service responded to me in an email:
"The CPC course gives you a solid foundation for entry-level coding jobs. After passing the CPC exam, you’ll receive the CPC-A (Apprentice) credential. To remove the “A” and become a full CPC, you must have two years of professional coding experience, including two years of coding in a job setting. This experience must be verified with official documentation."
My question to all....
In my research and conversations with recruiters and hiring managers in the healthcare field, there is no such thing as an 'entry level coding position'.
This makes it extremely difficult to compete with other applicants who have work experience in various specialties, especially in a highly competitive area like New York City.
Furthermore, I am finding it almost impossible to get my 'no-experience-resume' past ATS systems and in front of a 'live person' for consideration, let alone an interview.
The impression was made to me prior to enrollment that the CPC course, along with Practicum course, will be viewed by employers as equivalent to two years working experience in coding.
Is this no longer the case? What changed?
Now AAPC is telling me that I need an additional two years actual job setting experience as a coder in order to land a job coding?
How is it possible to get hired as a coder when they require coding experience as a prerequisite???? Makes no sense.
I am getting the feeling like this is becoming an impossible persuit.
Why am I getting conflicting information?
I need to find work that will prepare me and acclimate me into the healthcare revenue cycle so I can transition into coding when I become certified. Please advise on how to do this.
Unfortunately, I am hearing from too many AAPC students and graduates that they are still looking for work after they've earned their CPC certification.
Please help!
Thank you!
Enrico
I am currently studying at AAPC for my CPC certification.
I recently spoke with an HR recruiter at NYU in New York and explained my situation, that I am looking for work in the revenue cycle while studying for my CPC certification at AAPC.
Surprisingly, the conversation left me a bit unsettled and discouraged. I am actually not sure whether I am wasting my time studying for my CPC certification.
The NYU recruiter told me a few things that were very concerning and she asked me to ask the school a few questions.
1) She said AI will be taking over most of medical coding, so I should be careful about pursuing jobs that may be obsolete in the near future. Is this true?????
2) She said although the school will provide a certification and 'say that I have two years experience in coding' , most employers are looking for actual work experience in the field.
So I would need to acquire that work experience somehow.
3) The recruiter advised that I look at job postings for Medical Coder, see what requirements they ask for, and make sure that I will be ready to hit the ground running with those requirements after I get my CPC certification.
Now, I ask, how the hec are you supposed to acquire experience when every job post REQUIRES EXPERIENCE!!
AAPC Customer Service responded to me in an email:
"The CPC course gives you a solid foundation for entry-level coding jobs. After passing the CPC exam, you’ll receive the CPC-A (Apprentice) credential. To remove the “A” and become a full CPC, you must have two years of professional coding experience, including two years of coding in a job setting. This experience must be verified with official documentation."
My question to all....
In my research and conversations with recruiters and hiring managers in the healthcare field, there is no such thing as an 'entry level coding position'.
This makes it extremely difficult to compete with other applicants who have work experience in various specialties, especially in a highly competitive area like New York City.
Furthermore, I am finding it almost impossible to get my 'no-experience-resume' past ATS systems and in front of a 'live person' for consideration, let alone an interview.
The impression was made to me prior to enrollment that the CPC course, along with Practicum course, will be viewed by employers as equivalent to two years working experience in coding.
Is this no longer the case? What changed?
Now AAPC is telling me that I need an additional two years actual job setting experience as a coder in order to land a job coding?
How is it possible to get hired as a coder when they require coding experience as a prerequisite???? Makes no sense.
I am getting the feeling like this is becoming an impossible persuit.
Why am I getting conflicting information?
I need to find work that will prepare me and acclimate me into the healthcare revenue cycle so I can transition into coding when I become certified. Please advise on how to do this.
Unfortunately, I am hearing from too many AAPC students and graduates that they are still looking for work after they've earned their CPC certification.
Please help!
Thank you!
Enrico