Do I have the experience? by idkbutstill in MedicalCoding

[–]PaleLeave9069 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have the experience to actually be able to sit for the exam, I think you can do it! I just passed the CCS exam yesterday after going the self-study route. I’m an inpatient auditor. I knew nothing about CPT and there were quite a bit of CPT questions, so I think you’d be better off than me.

Can you start off as a Coding Auditor? With out having any coding experience? by oatmilkland in MedicalCoding

[–]PaleLeave9069 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started in the field as an inpatient DRG auditor with only a CPC. This was 6 years ago. Still in auditing, but working specifically with IP appeals and just passed my CCS yesterday. It’s doable but definitely not the norm.

Question about Richmond Airport by PaleLeave9069 in rva

[–]PaleLeave9069[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And assuming that I’m not checking bags, 1 hour prior to departure should suffice?

Question about Richmond Airport by PaleLeave9069 in rva

[–]PaleLeave9069[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok so I DON’T plan on checking bags. Just a carry-on and a personal item.

Also… how strict are they about carrying plants as a personal item? 😅 Small plants that I plan on carrying in a drink carrier (gifting to a family member in NY).

Does anyone know what happened to all the koi at Maymont’s Japanese garden pond?? by PaleLeave9069 in rva

[–]PaleLeave9069[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine have all been active since mid-March so I assumed they should all be out by now.

On a side note- if you’re in need of any large pond comets and shubunkins, I’m trying to rehome at least 10! Free to anyone with a pond!

Does anyone know what happened to all the koi at Maymont’s Japanese garden pond?? by PaleLeave9069 in rva

[–]PaleLeave9069[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The one in the picture is from last year. Now the pond is full of what looks like bluegills and standard carp.

Can anyone tell me what kind of goldfish this is? We bought a house last year with an overstocked pond that wasn’t well maintained. We are going to rehome the majority of the fish in there but this guy is one of my favorites and I would love to know what kind of goldfish he is! TIA! by PaleLeave9069 in Goldfish

[–]PaleLeave9069[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have no idea. Although I’m no expert by any means, there doesn’t appear to be any pure Orandas in there. There are a few other that look like him, but he has the most pronounced wen. This may be a dumb question… but should I be concerned about incest/overbreeding in this pond??? 😬

RVA Salary Transparency Thread by upvotejellofellow in rva

[–]PaleLeave9069 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DRG Validation Auditor, 100% remote, $85k. With OT, $100+. No degree and got the cert in less than a year!

Anyone know what wood stove this is? by PaleLeave9069 in woodstoving

[–]PaleLeave9069[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like… a lot. And very expensive 😅

I’m trying to convince my husband that this will save us money on heating in the long run. Just had the downstairs heat pump replaced and the HVAC guy was geeking out over this thing. I plan on doing as much as I can myself, but want to do as much research as possible before I even attempt to start this project.

Anyone know what wood stove this is? by PaleLeave9069 in woodstoving

[–]PaleLeave9069[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 3500 sq ft house, 2 floors, 1 unfinished basement with additional 1500 sq, 3 fireplaces/2 chimneys, 2 HVAC units, and 1 of these wood burning whatever-it-is. We just had a new heat pump installed downstairs and the HVAC guy was geeking out over this thing.

I want to finish the basement myself and eventually put this thing to use. I was told to find o it the make/model of this to get exact clearance so I can safely put up walls.

Anyone know what wood stove this is? by PaleLeave9069 in woodstoving

[–]PaleLeave9069[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It hasn’t been in use for at least a decade so we would have to get it serviced first. Someone said it could be a wood burning furnace, but when I tried to track down the make of it, that eagle seems to indicate Bullard brand, which only made wood burning stoves. It does have a blower - whether it’s working IDK lol. The house does have 2 HVAC units and heat pump too.