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Why is CPC Certification Necessary for better Job Prospects? |
Are you an experienced coder looking for better job prospects? If the answer is yes, a CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) will give you the required boost for your career. Additional credentials play an important role in a coder’s career advancement. In order to sail through ICD-10 coding challenges, private practices and hospitals are looking for coders with CPC or alternative certifications.
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According to AAPC, certification helps coders earn 17% more than coders without similar credentials |
| AAPC also estimated in 2013 that coders with CPC credential can easily earn a median annual salary of $48,593 whereas higher credentials can fetch them an average annual salary of $69,138 |
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Is Certification Necessary?
Although certification is not mandatory for coders, it surely increases the potential for a high-salaried job. Physicians prefer hiring certified coders who can play a vital role in spot checking claims and cases, participating in compliance activities, handling coding-related appeals and acting as a valuable resource on coding issues.
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Growing Demand for Outpatient Medical Coders |
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The demand for outpatient medical coders is growing in a variety of healthcare settings including physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers, nursing care facilities and diagnostic labs. They handle the crucial task of coding patient records accurately tos attain maximum reimbursements.
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According to the 2013 Healthcare Salary Survey by AAPC, the job market for coders, billers and practice managers is expanding
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New York offers the highest salary to a Certified Professional Coder with a median total pay of $45,000 |
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