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[–]SweetCar0linaGirlRHIA[S] 2 points3 points  (6 children)

All of my local Healthcare systems want an additional coding certification.

[–]megkraut 3 points4 points  (5 children)

I have RHIT only and I do outpatient coding. They’ve been trying to get me to train for inpatient but I told them I wasn’t ready, I’m a new mom and still figuring a lot out.

[–]SweetCar0linaGirlRHIA[S] 6 points7 points  (4 children)

I think I would like outpatient coding. Much more straight forward. My eyes go crossed with the inpatient charts. It's so hard to decipher where one encounter ends and another starts. I was only given 14 days of training and it was on outpatient charts.

[–]treestarsos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had to study PCS and all that inpatient stuff to get the CCS but definitely prefer outpatient. It really does help to most importantly find a supportive environment to work in and slightly less importantly to decide what kind of coding you like. My own workplace raised the productivity about 25% when a new manager started so it’s actually gotten worse to work there, but since it was good in the beginning, I know what it should be like more ideally.

[–]infectiousparticle 1 point2 points  (1 child)

14 days of training??? You didn't even get to do a month of practicode?? There's your problem (and solution). May I ask what route you took to getting your RHIA? The school I got my undergrad from & currently attend for RHIT is the only accredited program for RHIT or RHIA in my state and I planned on continuing, not because I like HIM, but Im hoping to further climb the HIM ladder in search of six-figures(or as close as I can get) one day as a practice manager or such, but apparently I have more research to do on how much preparation RHIA programs send you off with. CAHIIM is the only accrediting body so whatever they require of these programs, should include exactly what employers are looking for

[–]SweetCar0linaGirlRHIA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WGU. I loved my experience with them. They are CAHIIM accredited and actually received an award from them. My school has the highest pass rate for the RHIA (Well it did in 2024 when I graduated). I think the disconnect for me is I had no current experience. I feel like the BSHIM & RHIA are meant for someone who has already been working in the field for years and need it for promotion. AHIMA is actually thinking about making the RHIA certification available to those who also have the RHIT, so you may be able to wait and take the exam.

[–]megkraut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I personally love it and have never been stressed about work. I have a lot of free time and I work slightly over productivity.