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[darlenebrammer@gmail.com]

I was thinking about obtaining additional certifications, while looking for the entry level CPC-A needed job. Any thoughts if that is worthwhile, or would the the second certification help to gain that first entry level job more easily? Or does it have no bearing on it....

 

[csperoni]

I personally would not recommend a second certification before you've ever worked a day in healthcare administration.
Here are some of my previous answers to the same/similar question:

https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/cpc.194453/?view=date#post-533091

https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/in-your-opinion-what-is-the-easiest-2nd-certification-to-go-for-after-the-cpc.190654/?view=date#post-522110

 

[amyjph]

Agree with this advice. It's probably not going to make a difference if you have not had experience working.