r/LearnMedicalCoding

Heyy!! I’m 23 years old and currently taking a CPC course through AAPC. I have about one month left before I’m eligible to take the CPC exam, but lately, I’ve started questioning whether it’s actually worth it.
Should I stick with it since I’m already so close to finishing, or should I reconsider my options?
I’ve been working in healthcare for about four years, primarily in front desk roles, and I’m starting to explore the possibility of transitioning into revenue cycle management. I’m still learning about the different career paths within that field, so I’m trying to figure out what makes the most sense for me long-term.
My biggest question is: Would earning my CPC certification still be beneficial if I decide to pursue revenue cycle management rather than working directly in medical coding? Is having my CPC a worthwhile investment for that career path, or would my time and money be better spent pursuing something else?
I guess I’m just having second thoughts and wondering if I’ve invested in the right thing. I’d really appreciate any advice from people who work in medical coding, revenue cycle management, or healthcare in general! ❤️

I've been studying with my books which didn't come with Ebooks. Did the demo test with proctor for remote testing and was horrified at how little space I was allowed. Literally had to have all my books piled up on top of each other. Did a practice exam that I previously got 84% on and didn't finish it (56%) simply from the time wasted moving the books around, untangling the wire bindings, etc. Haven't signed up for the real exam yet because I need to figure this all out.

I've watched videos about the ebooks. Looks like the computer coding programs we used in school where it is dependent on knowing the right word to look up. I am seriously considering choosing the ebooks, but all the articles I find say do not use the ebooks if you studied with physical books.

I've also been using Zoom to help me find a better way to arrange the camera angle where I can still have the required elements on the screen and am struggling. Can get everything in view but then only the side of my face is in view and AAPC states my face has to be in view. If I get my face in view, then the desk area available to me is limited.

Any advice?

Bachelors in Kinesiology
Doctorate in Chiropractic
5 years of practical experience as a chiropractor. Plenty of exp reviewing notes, medical terminology, A&P.

So I’m looking to be a coder and I’m wondering if coding is an entirely different animal? Does having the aforementioned exp give me a solid foundation? Wondering if I bought coding books and studied for 3-4 months could I reasonably expect to pass the CPC exam?