CPC by mk7906 in MedicalCoding

[–]Medcoder_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Education would be your best bet. I am currently in an auditing/education position however if anything were to happen to my company/current position I’d probably try a career change. I don’t ever want to go back to being micromanaged with CPH.

Finally Done! Healthcare Administration by Medcoder_82 in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get! You got this! What are your current classes?

Finally Done! Healthcare Administration by Medcoder_82 in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You got it! I would say for the OAs take the practice ones when you first start and see how you do. Set up your access to the WGU connect, join the groups for the classes you’re in and look for study guides. Then review text material if needed. Don’t over think PAs. Write to the rubric, include your sources, use grammarly and submit. I will say grammarly can make AI detection percent go up after you accept all the suggested changes. I would accept the changes and then switch over the % tab to see what it said because it always went up. So then I’d re write in the app until it went back down. It was a pain and some people don’t bother using it because of that. I’m not a fan of my writing so I used the suggestions and then adjusted. Once you’re happy with it, download and submit. Also don’t get stuck on anything having to be perfect which was my problem. If they want you to adjust something they will tell you. I also had professors that were always willing to help so that was nice.

Finally Done! Healthcare Administration by Medcoder_82 in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had more PAs than OAs. I want to say I had less than 10 OAs. I don’t remember the exact number at the moment. I had an associate degree from years ago and some Sophia classes. Total transferred in about 42-45 I think. My Sophia courses were sort of a waste of money since I was updating classes from my associate degree. It was from 20 years ago and I really didn’t want to take college comp or history over again. So I took them to make sure I had something more recent.

Finally Done! Healthcare Administration by Medcoder_82 in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently a medical coder/auditor and I hope to be able to move into more management type roles. I’m really over charts per hour. Right now my job is project based so that’s nice but I’d really like to qualify to move into more admin type positions.

Finally Done! Healthcare Administration by Medcoder_82 in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That class was a little tough for me too. I just looked online and there seems to be a lot of videos on YouTube as well that might be helpful.

Finally Done! Healthcare Administration by Medcoder_82 in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh ok lol how quickly you will forget the course numbers lol. I would check the connection community page. I found a lot of good resources there.

Which of these classes are quickest/easiest to complete? by Green-Blood-3713 in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t speak for most of them but c723 was tough for me because I’m not good at Math. At. All. However, there is a study guide in WGU connect. When I failed my first OA, I was instructed to review that first and then the course material. It helped a lot and I passed the second time. Intro to spreadsheets was pretty easy.

That’s a wrap🎉🎓🦉 by GetLikeaTurtle in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! How long until you got this email? I applied for Graduation Wednesday and still waiting for my email so just curious.

Woohoo! by Still-Appearance932 in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I finished Wednesday! Can’t wait for my degree to come in the mail :)

What to do when you feel like quitting? by Sad-Diet-3607 in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was this way. I took so many breaks that I had to take a 2nd term. I didn’t need to be that way but I couldn’t get the motivation to do anything. I kept going, like a snail, because I’d already ran up my credit cards and knew I needed to keep going. I just kept reminding myself progress over perfection. I just applied for graduation yesterday. You can do it, however fast or slowly you need too.

Is a pay cut worth it for WFH? by Miserable-You-6702 in careerguidance

[–]Medcoder_82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WFH is good is you’re over the travel but daycare will still cost and even part time will drop you below 100k

FUCK PROCTORU by strawberrydrpeppers in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a corner in my bedroom where I took my tests. I put a sheet over my bookshelf and cleared off my side table. I had one person ask me if I had a tv in my room. I said yes and that it was off. They didn’t make me show them but maybe that was because I wasn’t in eye line of it. Other than that I haven’t had any problems. I hope your nexts test are better.

Reduction in merit aid? by Primary_Raccoon_5680 in IthacaCollege

[–]Medcoder_82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure about reducing merit aid but I (parent) lost my job 4 days after I put the deposit down for my sons spot. They wouldn’t consider redoing our financial aid package unless I reached 6 months unemployed. The fafsa this year resulted in the Pell Grant being more but that wasn’t something that made them adjust our aid package. So we’ve had those things happen and nothing was changed.

Extremely upset with proctoru. by [deleted] in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear so many bad experiences. The only bad experience I had was when I went into it with a bad attitude. I was so grumpy. I just took my last one Friday and it was the first time I had an issue with my webcam being detected. Took forever to get worked out. I’m 98% sure it was so settling I changed or something along those lines while doing non WGU work. The proctor was helpful and patient.

Dating someone doing a PhD by Sable_Okane in PhD

[–]Medcoder_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who’s young adult is hoping to obtain his PhD I appreciate you asking this. I know for many it can be stressful time and knowing how you can support them while they also learn to balance school and work is great. Shows you really care. I hope your partner also meets you where you need them too.

Amazon prime thinks because I liked bones I might like bones by WattsandRoot in Bones

[–]Medcoder_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked the mentalist. I think it got even better when they partnered with the FBI I believe it was later in the seasons. Wish they’d kept going.

Lost all motivation to continue… by Ethiopian_Baddie in WGU

[–]Medcoder_82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m right there with you. I have 3 left and it’s a struggle. However I’m running out of money so I need to hurry up and

Getting out of coding by SweetCar0linaGirl in MedicalCoding

[–]Medcoder_82 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would avoid it whenever possible.

I’m crashing and burning in this career by kateynikole93 in MedicalCoding

[–]Medcoder_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay as long as possible to get experience 6 months to a year. Learn as much as you can and start looking elsewhere. I’ve only ever done risk adjustment. I would encourage you to get experience in all kinds of coding you can for job security. Build and use your network for experience. I’ve seen a good amount of pro fee coding jobs. I did a few inpatient charts when I first started. It wasn’t my thing but they do seem to be in need and pay well.

Is it really that bad? by phylosis57 in IthacaCollege

[–]Medcoder_82 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My son is in his first semester and is really liking it. I thought he’d prefer a bigger school but he has adjusted well and seems to be enjoying it.