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Curious in Miami, Florida

22 months ago

Do you have 15 weeks to complete all 3 courses in the cluster? Is passing/failing a course based only on the final exam? Are there weekly assignments/quizzes? I just want someone that has completed this program to tell me what too expect before I sign up.

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Nat in Warner Robins, Georgia

15 months ago

Yes - 15 weeks for all three courses, but you don't have to take 3 courses at once if you don't want to.

Final grade is based on tests and the final exam.

No graded assignments or quizzes other than the tests and the final examr

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aahill in Wilkinson, Georgia

14 months ago

Nat in Warner Robins, Georgia said: Yes - 15 weeks for all three courses, but you don't have to take 3 courses at once if you don't want to.

Final grade is based on tests and the final exam.

No graded assignments or quizzes other than the tests and the final examr

Hi, I am glad to see someone from Georgia on this forum. Have you gotten employment yet since you've taken the courses? I am starting classes this summer for HIT.

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adrecof in Wichita, Kansas

14 months ago

I'm starting the rhit program at hutchinson community college in the fall. I currently work at a insurance company and I deal with coding on a daily but it is more with medical claims. Was wondering if it will be hard to find a job once I'm out of school. I really like medical coding and I'm really looking forward to starting school and a new career.

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valentine2 in Park City, Utah

14 months ago

adrecof in Wichita, Kansas said: I'm starting the rhit program at hutchinson community college in the fall. I currently work at a insurance company and I deal with coding on a daily but it is more with medical claims. Was wondering if it will be hard to find a job once I'm out of school. I really like medical coding and I'm really looking forward to starting school and a new career.

I am not a hiring manager, so don't hold me to this, but I would say that your background in claims will give you an advantage. Most employers want entry level coders to have knowledge and real world experience with ICD 9 and CPT, so if you have that, it should give you an edge over other new grads.

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adrecof in Wichita, Kansas

14 months ago

Thank you for your response I really appreciate it. Are you working as a coder now and do you like it?

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valentine2 in Salt Lake City, Utah

14 months ago

adrecof in Wichita, Kansas said: Thank you for your response I really appreciate it. Are you working as a coder now and do you like it?

Yes, I currently work as a coder. I actually really enjoy my job, I am not a people person and definitely don't like interacting with the general public, so me sitting at my desk, uninterrupted is a good fit for me.

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adrecof in Wichita, Kansas

14 months ago

I'm a people person but I've been a customer service rep for several years now and I am ready for a change. Coding really seems like something I would like to do.

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radha uppuluri in Danville, Illinois

7 months ago

this is helpful before i step in to hit programme by onlone

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Mau in Pasadena, California

6 months ago

Hi, I am also an er rep, customer related job. Currently, looking for changes like a job as a coder. Can I have the website of where you took the course? And how long did it took you to complete the course and exam? Were you working at that time? Thank for your help inadvance

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Nicole Ardevela in Corona, California

6 months ago

Mau in Pasadena, California said: Hi, I am also an er rep, customer related job. Currently, looking for changes like a job as a coder. Can I have the website of where you took the course? And how long did it took you to complete the course and exam? Were you working at that time? Thank for your help inadvance

Mau. I suggest you check out Tri-County Allied Health School (www.tricountyallied.com). We offer 3 different programs for preparing you for your CCS or CPC credential. If you have any questions about Medical Coding or a possible career in Health Information Management, please call us. Our phone number is listed on our website.

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