I did 2 years of college, had a 3.9 GPA, on presidents honor roll, got several coding certifications and couldn't get a job for more than 35K AND they wanted me to be in office. I also have managerial experience and 20 yrs in HR. I went back to working in HR and make a LOT more than that. I was willing to work hard and work my way up but not for 35K a year.
I got a degree in medical billing and coding over a year ago and wasn't able to get a job cause I only have the MCBC cert. It costs hundreds of dollars for code books, membership, and certification for AHIMA or AAPC. It was way more in-depth than I thought it would be. You must review the patient's charts and tests to find the right diagnosis and then figure out the right order if there are multiple symptoms.
It’s also WHOM you know with What we know. (Sad) I didn’t use mine, but for knowledge purposes only. Myself have way too many bodily injuries with surgeries.
It was way different than I thought it would be. When I started I had no idea I would need to learn all the medical terminology, every part in the body, healthcare laws, medical regulations, different insurance rules, informatics, statistics, etc etc. Honestly i felt like i was training to be a nurse, lawyer, and IT all in one!! It is HARD!!
They do not pay medical coder enough money, there is a lack of respect, the work environment is toxic and unprofessional. and racism is a big factor in their being a shortage. Any of the other Allied health fields pay more and are more respect. Coder gets just enough in pay raises to keep them just above the poverty line.
She is passing on information. If this opportunity is not what you are looking for, move on. Its obvious you need assistance finding work or a work at home hustle or you wouldn't be here. What are you doing to bring forth opportunities to assist those looking for an opportunity?
I work in medical coding. It is not easy to get a job in this industry unless you have someone give you an opportunity for training to get in or can be an intern somewhere free. Even with a certification if you have no experience they will not hire you and you will have to take a coding test for the job.
Yep, exactly. I’ve worked in healthcare for 18 years (not as a coder), but even other billing office positions they want experience. Definitely have to start at the very bottom unless you get lucky .
@@voguefashion-k8t It can pay well. As an industry expert, there are ways to use your coding skills without being a "medical coder". There are workarounds.
Oh, Dear Odetta, I have subscribed to your channel because I really like the content of your past videos but this video you didn't do ample research for this topic!!!!!!. These schools will take your money and they will train you. Although, you won't be able to get the job you just studied and certified for!!! I don't mean to be rude by any means, but this is just a video to put out a video. There is a huge amount of people that have obtained certifications for these jobs but have not landed a job 2, 3, and 4 years later. People please don't waste your money down this career path!!!!!!! It all sounds good, but it isn't. I have even renewed my certifications year after year to no avail. My husbands a nurse and they are always shorthanded, I would say put the time and money towards that education/career!
Medical coding doesn’t require a degree; that’s a known fact; however, you must attend trade/technical school which can take up to 1 year. Some of them require experience and be certified to get hired. Just a high school diploma is not enough.
I got hired with just a high school diploma in south Florida. I put on my resume I had experience but I only saw RUclips videos on what to say lol so maybe different places need different credentials.
Yeah your right because here in Nashville,TN Im about to start school for medical coding and billing and you cant get a job without this degree. I have a highschool diploma but not any college degrees and the only way i will get hired is if i get this degree and the school im going through helps you get a job afterwards
Hey Odetta Andrew from Trinidad here...Just want to say keep up the great work that you're doing your videos are excellent and very professionally relayed...I really admire you thanks
Sorry I’m not trying to discourage anyone who wants to improve their finance. I’m talking from experience. I have an associate with certificate in medical coding. I went to training.I never got a job in that field. Every time I apply for a position as medical coder, the hiring agent always says to me I don’t have enough experience for the position. On thing I know in the State of Massachusetts, US. Medical Coding is not high pay jobs with out many years of experience.
6 months certification training in an adult education institution. Received mine in 2010. It was not my job of choice, so I went into a different profession. What made me do Medical coding training was I have had 5 major surgeries at that time (and still going).
@@manumusa9224 I let my certificate expired along with my CNA, but kept my pharmacy license which i have to renew once every couple of years, keeping abreast with new drugs (seemed to surfaced every 6 weeks, joke), and law revisions. Yesterday, I had an "opened" surgery and it was fascinating.
@@manumusa9224 Thank you for asking, I did not renew the license, though I am still learning. I am a book worm with anything medical and/or pharmacology. 2/13/24 another (opened or wide awake) surgery because I wanted to know about what was done to me. Fascinating! There were also 3 observers or learners, 2 med students and a license physician from USCF.
Lie and say you have experience lol it always works for me. Try putting a place that’s now closed or have your best friend answer for your last supervisor phone number I always put what ever job I’m looking for on my resume before I apply even if I never did it. It’s the only way you get a fair chance.
It’s not impossible. You don’t need a college degree to be a front end or back in software engineer. You don’t need a college degree to be a truck driver, electrician, or a plumber. I made $100,000 a year as a bartender when I before I graduated from college. In cities, like New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, an executive assistant can make over $100,000. $100,000 is the “new poor” in America.
Thank you for this valuable post. Learnt a lot. Didnt realize there are so many variations in medical coding , I've learnt a lot from you. Grateful. Keep doing this. You just gained a new follower who's in skills training.
This is really informative as I've done primary coding in health records clerk position for more than five years. Thanks and praises to god for this information. I will surely do one of the courses to get myself actve in the field as soon as possible 😊❤...
@Rockstar_aAcademy I'm searching for the courses. So far I havn't come across any free ones as yet... Probly will need some guidance or just prepare to pay tuition on my own but never the less I still believe this is a really good opportunity for me to work from home...
Hi Odetta, I’ve watched almost all your videos. Thank you for all the information but I would really appreciate it if you could inform me about a virtual job that is legal in my country Suriname. 🙏🏽 thanks I’m advance🥰
Im interested a retired pharmacist here . I know my knowledge in the field Of medicine is applicable in your Instituition. Do i have a chance to apply maam
How much do I have to pay in order to get a job? I know a lot of people highly educated, have experience and can’t find those high paid jobs. Where are those jobs? Please?
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I just want to make sure I understand this correctly. To get to the coding links you mentioned, I have to join your rockstar group with monthly payments?
Hi Odetta, I have been subscribed to your channel for some time and i appreciate the great info. You share. A few weeks ago, i noticed i was not subscribed so i subscribed again. Today when i checked, I wasn't subscribed. Just wanted to let you know. Take care
Hi. You're a remote coder living in Jamaica? I'm wondering if it's feasible for Jamaicans to do it remotely. Since all the info on RUclips refers to the states... so I'm curious
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Thank you Odetta ma for the good work you are doing in the social media space. Please I will need you to do a video on the new RUclips rules on AI video and how it affects faceless youtubers using Ai to generate videos.
I did 2 years of college, had a 3.9 GPA, on presidents honor roll, got several coding certifications and couldn't get a job for more than 35K AND they wanted me to be in office. I also have managerial experience and 20 yrs in HR. I went back to working in HR and make a LOT more than that. I was willing to work hard and work my way up but not for 35K a year.
For coding/programming jobs certificates are pretty useless. It’s all about your portfolio and ability to pass the technical interview
It depends on what type of coding and your experience a friend on mine made $40 an hour as an inpatient trauma coder
@@Sparkle-ey7iw exactly... experience is the key word here...
You sounds like Jamaican🇯🇲
What is HR?
I got a degree in medical billing and coding over a year ago and wasn't able to get a job cause I only have the MCBC cert. It costs hundreds of dollars for code books, membership, and certification for AHIMA or AAPC. It was way more in-depth than I thought it would be. You must review the patient's charts and tests to find the right diagnosis and then figure out the right order if there are multiple symptoms.
Thanks!! Good to know!!
Wow I definitely appreciate this comment 💯
It’s also WHOM you know with What we know. (Sad)
I didn’t use mine, but for knowledge purposes only. Myself have way too many bodily injuries with surgeries.
It was way different than I thought it would be. When I started I had no idea I would need to learn all the medical terminology, every part in the body, healthcare laws, medical regulations, different insurance rules, informatics, statistics, etc etc. Honestly i felt like i was training to be a nurse, lawyer, and IT all in one!! It is HARD!!
To get certified is like taking the board of exam for doctors. Its also a continuing education because one have to be updated with changes.
I know because I do it. Medical Coders are really in demand but the real money is in informatics.
They do not pay medical coder enough money, there is a lack of respect, the work environment is toxic and unprofessional. and racism is a big factor in their being a shortage. Any of the other Allied health fields pay more and are more respect. Coder gets just enough in pay raises to keep them just above the poverty line.
@@cherolpoole7286 lot of medical coders are working from home now so they can avoid toxic work places. You can work from home being a medical coder.
What’s informatics ?
She is selling certification course affiliations DO NOT FALL FOR THIS
Interesting 🙄🤷🏽♀️
Thank you , so I don’t waste my time, I’m outta here
She is passing on information. If this opportunity is not what you are looking for, move on. Its obvious you need assistance finding work or a work at home hustle or you wouldn't be here. What are you doing to bring forth opportunities to assist those looking for an opportunity?
A total waste of time to watch this unless you want to be a CODER. She talks about nothing else
Thank you!!!! I just felt liar!
I work in medical coding. It is not easy to get a job in this industry unless you have someone give you an opportunity for training to get in or can be an intern somewhere free. Even with a certification if you have no experience they will not hire you and you will have to take a coding test for the job.
This is true..they don't just hand you a job
Yep, exactly. I’ve worked in healthcare for 18 years (not as a coder), but even other billing office positions they want experience. Definitely have to start at the very bottom unless you get lucky .
does medical coding pay well?
@@voguefashion-k8t It can pay well. As an industry expert, there are ways to use your coding skills without being a "medical coder". There are workarounds.
Oh, Dear Odetta, I have subscribed to your channel because I really like the content of your past videos but this video you didn't do ample research for this topic!!!!!!. These schools will take your money and they will train you. Although, you won't be able to get the job you just studied and certified for!!! I don't mean to be rude by any means, but this is just a video to put out a video. There is a huge amount of people that have obtained certifications for these jobs but have not landed a job 2, 3, and 4 years later. People please don't waste your money down this career path!!!!!!! It all sounds good, but it isn't. I have even renewed my certifications year after year to no avail. My husbands a nurse and they are always shorthanded, I would say put the time and money towards that education/career!
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Medical coding doesn’t require a degree; that’s a known fact; however, you must attend trade/technical school which can take up to 1 year. Some of them require experience and be certified to get hired. Just a high school diploma is not enough.
I got hired with just a high school diploma in south Florida. I put on my resume I had experience but I only saw RUclips videos on what to say lol so maybe different places need different credentials.
I was told two year certification before you can get a high quality position.
Yeah your right because here in Nashville,TN Im about to start school for medical coding and billing and you cant get a job without this degree. I have a highschool diploma but not any college degrees and the only way i will get hired is if i get this degree and the school im going through helps you get a job afterwards
Hey Odetta Andrew from Trinidad here...Just want to say keep up the great work that you're doing your videos are excellent and very professionally relayed...I really admire you thanks
Sorry I’m not trying to discourage anyone who wants to improve their finance. I’m talking from experience. I have an associate with certificate in medical coding. I went to training.I never got a job in that field. Every time I apply for a position as medical coder, the hiring agent always says to me I don’t have enough experience for the position.
On thing I know in the State of Massachusetts, US. Medical Coding is not high pay jobs with out many years of experience.
They are outsourcing these jobs to India .. not worth the struggle .. this video is misleading
Th0anks for sharing!
@@NancyNoo7007 Yikes!
I know for sure.
This is a world of data & statistics.
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6 months certification training in an adult education institution.
Received mine in 2010. It was not my job of choice, so I went into a different profession.
What made me do Medical coding training was I have had 5 major surgeries at that time (and still going).
So what happened with your coding???
@@manumusa9224 certificate expired.
I went into pharmacy.
@@manumusa9224 I let my certificate expired along with my CNA, but kept my pharmacy license which i have to renew once every couple of years, keeping abreast with new drugs (seemed to surfaced every 6 weeks, joke), and law revisions.
Yesterday, I had an "opened" surgery and it was fascinating.
@@manumusa9224 Thank you for asking, I did not renew the license, though I am still learning. I am a book worm with anything medical and/or pharmacology.
2/13/24 another (opened or wide awake) surgery because I wanted to know about what was done to me. Fascinating! There were also 3 observers or learners, 2 med students and a license physician from USCF.
I REFUSE TO GET dangerous COVID-19 💉 shot & other shots reqd to work in a hospital. HExx NO.
Me too, hospitals suck.
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Exactly. I play the " Kylie Irving " role when it comes to my lively hood.
@@BUTGOD-j1x a lot of pro athletes refuse to allow themselves to be guinea pigs to unproven and dangerous “vaccines”.
He’s not the only one.
Odetta how do I get experience if no one will employ you with an experience?
Lie and say you have experience lol it always works for me. Try putting a place that’s now closed or have your best friend answer for your last supervisor phone number I always put what ever job I’m looking for on my resume before I apply even if I never did it. It’s the only way you get a fair chance.
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so how do you know which one to do ? It's confusing !! Thanks for your info. Can you do this part time ?
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😊so excited to do medical assistant this year
Thanks so much. I will appreciate getting the link to these job.
Please post about Jobs from home ,in Europe
Much appreciated Odetta
I’m not willing to take the jab for a job.
Thank you so much for sharing this informative video
Im wondering if I could go this route because im a registered nurse with BSN, but im tired and burned out with patient care.
It’s not impossible. You don’t need a college degree to be a front end or back in software engineer. You don’t need a college degree to be a truck driver, electrician, or a plumber. I made $100,000 a year as a bartender when I before I graduated from college. In cities, like New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, an executive assistant can make over $100,000. $100,000 is the “new poor” in America.
Thank you, for Sharing !! 👍👍
Thank you for this valuable post. Learnt a lot. Didnt realize there are so many variations in medical coding , I've learnt a lot from you. Grateful. Keep doing this. You just gained a new follower who's in skills training.
I am very happy to understand ; I like to have more information about....
I just subscribed now madam...
Thanks for your videos.. god bless...
ICD-9 to ICD10
Germany or Europe was the country ahead of USA using ICD10.
This is really informative as I've done primary coding in health records clerk position for more than five years. Thanks and praises to god for this information. I will surely do one of the courses to get myself actve in the field as soon as possible 😊❤...
@Rockstar_aAcademy I'm searching for the courses. So far I havn't come across any free ones as yet... Probly will need some guidance or just prepare to pay tuition on my own but never the less I still believe this is a really good opportunity for me to work from home...
I need some guidance and help ! Wanting to move to another state but I need a remote job. I’ve been in the medical field field for 20 yrs
I am always so interested in your thorough information.
You're doing an amazing job Odetta 100%
Thank you so much watching from qatar am a new subscriber
your vlog is very imformative.If I "m younger I would yry this opportunity.
Some of the tests for medical coder cost 3,000
Awesome information and thanks. Happy weekend.
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Hi Odetta,
I’ve watched almost all your videos. Thank you for all the information but I would really appreciate it if you could inform me about a virtual job that is legal in my country Suriname. 🙏🏽 thanks I’m advance🥰
Odetta, can you provide the link for this job post?
Hi Odetta thank youu for video. My country dont support alot of job. That Is sad :( you are great. Support ❤️
Im interested a retired pharmacist here . I know my knowledge in the field Of medicine is applicable in your Instituition. Do i have a chance to apply maam
Can I find job or will they hire from outside US, as I'm from the Philippines?
These jobs are hard to get into and jobs are few.
Thank you for your guidelines
Hi, wow this content is highly informative
Hello. Is the process difficult or even an option for international applicants?
How much do I have to pay in order to get a job? I know a lot of people highly educated, have experience and can’t find those high paid jobs. Where are those jobs? Please?
You are very informative I like your style BTW are you an island girl?
That test isn’t easy it’s 4 hrs my hats go off to those that do it
I failed my first try , I need to take it again 😩
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@@RockstarAcademy thank you♥️
Can I study Medical Coder on line. I live in the Philippines. How much will it cost to get certified . Thank you.
Excellent Content! Thank you 🙏
Happy New Year to you Ms. Ödetta and your loved ones.
How about digital remote, worldwide jobs with a pharmacy degree or a pharmacy tech certification?
Thank you ma for all you do. But please ma'am I need an online job. 😮😢
I have a BA in history and political science but wanna switch to the medical field any advice ???
What work experience do you have?
I just want to make sure I understand this correctly. To get to the coding links you mentioned, I have to join your rockstar group with monthly payments?
A scam to get you to pay
Thanks for sharing this 🙏🙏🙏
11:05 CCS or CPC
How can I publish an article to AARP Odetta?
thankyou great stuff
Why is most of the list coding related. Anything else?
Hi Odetta, I have been subscribed to your channel for some time and i appreciate the great info. You share. A few weeks ago, i noticed i was not subscribed so i subscribed again. Today when i checked, I wasn't subscribed. Just wanted to let you know. Take care
USA jobs has job postings for remote coders
How can I get a medical decoder certificate. Can I get this on line.
Thanks for information
Post how to find real remote positions at home.
Thank you❤
Can I apply on this jobs from my country Nigeria
Coders don’t get paid well and it’s a high stress job
Respect to you sister
Thank you 😊 will rewatch later you rock Odetta I have learned so much from you
I know. I do it for a living in JA.
Hi. You're a remote coder living in Jamaica? I'm wondering if it's feasible for Jamaicans to do it remotely. Since all the info on RUclips refers to the states... so I'm curious
are these available in North America?
Can I do it from the UK???
Praise Jesus i am Nurse Tomlinson from Jamaica please can you assist me to get a job in the United States? Thank you
No thanks!
Can you work from Jamaica with these positions
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Hi sister you do great job
Hi can you apply if you from South Africa.
I just want to say thank you.
Thank you 🎉
I KNOW. Goes also in Europe?
Can somebody from Africa do the application?
Thank you. God bless🙏🏽✝🕊
How are you
I always watch your videos Mam 😀
Excellent video as per usual, very informative
Good job 👏
How to get certification?
Where the link? It is allow from Philippines
Madam new subscriber!
Thank you Odetta ma for the good work you are doing in the social media space.
Please I will need you to do a video on the new RUclips rules on AI video and how it affects faceless youtubers using Ai to generate videos.
@ Odetta,Please tell me which are remote.💕
USA jobs