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Anyone know anything about medical coding?? I am looking at going back to school, trying to figure out what my career will be. However, I do feel like my deafness/ hoh is a disability as I feel like my lack of hearing will hinder career prospects. No need to get angry with me. It is just my experience. Anyhow, I thought about taking medical coding courses because I wouldn't have to strain/ try so hard to understand people. Anyone have any information about this career or advice???:ty:
 
lilraysofhope said:
Anyone know anything about medical coding?? I am looking at going back to school, trying to figure out what my career will be. However, I do feel like my deafness/ hoh is a disability as I feel like my lack of hearing will hinder career prospects. No need to get angry with me. It is just my experience. Anyhow, I thought about taking medical coding courses because I wouldn't have to strain/ try so hard to understand people. Anyone have any information about this career or advice???:ty:
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This is a field that is expanding rapidly, with lots of opportunity for employment. Try this website: Bureau of Labor Statistics Home Page

This is the digital version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook

You can search for medical decoding, and it will give you information on employment.

If you have any more questions after looking at the Handbook, feel free to ask me.

Hope this helps.
 
Thank you for the feedback

Are you in this field?? Have any idea what a typical work day is like in this field?
 
what's medical coding???
 
lilraysofhope said:
Are you in this field?? Have any idea what a typical work day is like in this field?
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No, I'm not in the field but I am a CRC, so career development is a part of what I do, most especially career development counseling for persons with disabilities.

A typical workday would consist of lots of sitting behind a computer monitor doing data entry. You are provided with a written statement of what a procedure is, and then code it with numbers according to a manual used by doctors and insurance companies.
 
jillio said:
No, I'm not in the field but I am a CRC, so career development is a part of what I do, most especially career development counseling for persons with disabilities.

A typical workday would consist of lots of sitting behind a computer monitor doing data entry. You are provided with a written statement of what a procedure is, and then code it with numbers according to a manual used by doctors and insurance companies.
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that does not sound pleasant at all...... it's like a drone job
 
jiro123 said:
that does not sound pleasant at all...... it's like a drone job
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Well, for you perhaps. That is why we must consider the individual and their needs and interests when investigating possible career paths for them. You would not be a good canditate for this type of employment, so I would not recommend that you investigate it. I would guide you in another direction.

However, for someone that actually enjoys data entry, it would be perfect.
 
lilraysofhope said:
Anyone know anything about medical coding?? I am looking at going back to school, trying to figure out what my career will be. However, I do feel like my deafness/ hoh is a disability as I feel like my lack of hearing will hinder career prospects. No need to get angry with me. It is just my experience. Anyhow, I thought about taking medical coding courses because I wouldn't have to strain/ try so hard to understand people. Anyone have any information about this career or advice???:ty:
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lilraysofhope - like your AD name says - have a small ray of hope! Yes I know hearing disability sucks and it greatly hinders us. I know that lot of "cool jobs" involve lot of communicating but it's so so so important that you do not let it hinder you from stepping up - very important!!

I was just hired yesterday as a web master for university with a nice salary and benefit (I start in 2 weeks). This job does involve a lot of communicating and meetings. How the hell did I get this job? Well - it's very important that you exhibit a strong confidence in your ability and especially in yourself to perform the job and yes they know & understand that I have a hearing disability. They're very willing to provide me with some accommodations because after all... every employer pays for result and if you can deliver the result beyond their satisfactions - they are pretty damn eager to pay for your accommodation. Most jobs don't want to pay extra for you. why? because they feel it's not worth the cost if you're just a regular type and that is understandable. That is why it's important to make yourself very skillful.

I strongly refused to limit myself to "drone job" with a very limited amount of communication with people. I did spend some years as a drone job when I was young and it SUCKS! That's why I spent years learning and getting work experience. Since you are going back to school, if I may... I would suggest you to learn a skill that is highly-sought after or the one where you can promotion with salary increase over time such as programming, high-level data entry (designing database), etc. etc. Do not limit yourself to "drone job." If you still want to do medical coding, you should be the type where you can design the database or program to make it efficient. That is quite a lucrative job! and more exciting too!

But that's just my opinion and my personality :cool2: I'm pretty sure you'd love a comfortable job and communicating with a colleague. If you rather be alone and do some work... ignore what I just said. meanwhile - good luck to your career prospect and work hard at it!

Right now - economy is CRAP and and will continue to be CRAP for probably next couple years. Don't feel too bad. You will catch a lucky break.
 
jiro123 said:
lilraysofhope - like your AD name says - have a small ray of hope! Yes I know hearing disability sucks and it greatly hinders us. I know that lot of "cool jobs" involve lot of communicating but it's so so so important that you do not let it hinder you from stepping up - very important!!

I was just hired yesterday as a web master for university with a nice salary and benefit (I start in 2 weeks). This job does involve a lot of communicating and meetings. How the hell did I get this job? Well - it's very important that you exhibit a strong confidence in your ability and especially in yourself to perform the job and yes they know & understand that I have a hearing disability. They're very willing to provide me with some accommodations because after all... every employer pays for result and if you can deliver the result beyond their satisfactions - they are pretty damn eager to pay for your accommodation. Most jobs don't want to pay extra for you. why? because they feel it's not worth the cost if you're just a regular type and that is understandable. That is why it's important to make yourself very skillful.

I strongly refused to limit myself to "drone job" with a very limited amount of communication with people. I did spend some years as a drone job when I was young and it SUCKS! That's why I spent years learning and getting work experience. Since you are going back to school, if I may... I would suggest you to learn a skill that is highly-sought after or the one where you can promotion with salary increase over time such as programming, high-level data entry (designing database), etc. etc. Do not limit yourself to "drone job." If you still want to do medical coding, you should be the type where you can design the database or program to make it efficient. That is quite a lucrative job! and more exciting too!

But that's just my opinion and my personality :cool2: I'm pretty sure you'd love a comfortable job and communicating with a colleague. If you rather be alone and do some work... ignore what I just said. meanwhile - good luck to your career prospect and work hard at it!

Right now - economy is CRAP and and will continue to be CRAP for probably next couple years. Don't feel too bad. You will catch a lucky break.
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You can't decide which job is best for another individual based on your own preferences. You can only decide which careers are best for you from that perspective. There is a lot of assessment and investigation that goes into career development, and it is all based on the individual's strengths and interests.
 
jillio said:
You can't decide which job is best for another individual based on your own preferences. You can only decide which careers are best for you from that perspective. There is a lot of assessment and investigation that goes into career development, and it is all based on the individual's strengths and interests.
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I did not decide for individual. I merely gave her a word of advice and encouragement to step up - not to stay stuck at the job position forever.
 
jiro123 said:
I did not decide for individual. I merely gave her a word of advice and encouragement to step up - not to stay stuck at the job position forever.
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Yes, but the advise came from your perspective of what you would enjoy doing as a job. Since the job isn't for you, your perspective should not enter into the advise.
 
At least jiro was honest with what he thought and I don't perceive it as a strong advice for lilray and at least jiro made a statement of what he thinks, she can ignore what he just stated. Jillio - are you a some kind of VR counselor or some community rehabilitation counselor ? It's nice to bring in your insight and knowledge to help others but I think it's also nice to hear what other people think...
 
Thank you for the feedback!

I actually appreciate the encouragemnt! In this case, I have thought about medical coding as a ways to HIDE from the world and my disability. I am not 100% deaf so people just think I am dumb! It is very upsetting and really takes a toll on my self esteem. I am 36 for goodness sake!! I thought about pursuing human resources as I know that is a field that will be increasing in the upcoming years. However, when it comes down to it- children are my passion. Perhaps, I will figure it out soon! BUT :ty: for the insight, encouragement and advice!


FYI: my username is derived from my Lil' Ray of Hope (my daughter is Hope)
 
inochi said:
At least jiro was honest with what he thought and I don't perceive it as a strong advice for lilray and at least jiro made a statement of what he thinks, she can ignore what he just stated. Jillio - are you a some kind of VR counselor or some community rehabilitation counselor ? It's nice to bring in your insight and knowledge to help others but I think it's also nice to hear what other people think...
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I am an LPCC and a CRC.
 
lilraysofhope said:
I actually appreciate the encouragemnt! In this case, I have thought about medical coding as a ways to HIDE from the world and my disability. I am not 100% deaf so people just think I am dumb! It is very upsetting and really takes a toll on my self esteem. I am 36 for goodness sake!! I thought about pursuing human resources as I know that is a field that will be increasing in the upcoming years. However, when it comes down to it- children are my passion. Perhaps, I will figure it out soon! BUT :ty: for the insight, encouragement and advice!


FYI: my username is derived from my Lil' Ray of Hope (my daughter is Hope)
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If children are your passion, how about checking into Early Childhood Education or Intervention Specialist? If you choose to work with deaf children; and the field certainly needs good, caring people with a passion for children; your hearing status could actually be a strength for you.
 
lilraysofhope said:
I actually appreciate the encouragemnt! In this case, I have thought about medical coding as a ways to HIDE from the world and my disability. I am not 100% deaf so people just think I am dumb! It is very upsetting and really takes a toll on my self esteem. I am 36 for goodness sake!! I thought about pursuing human resources as I know that is a field that will be increasing in the upcoming years. However, when it comes down to it- children are my passion. Perhaps, I will figure it out soon! BUT :ty: for the insight, encouragement and advice!


FYI: my username is derived from my Lil' Ray of Hope (my daughter is Hope)
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that is beautiful about your AD name and your daughter. But yea - I know people with disability tend to have a job where they can hide away in some corner while earning paycheck. I don't blame them but I try to encourage them to step up when I sense a person who wants to work/communicate with people and be in positive work environment but feel very discouraged because of the stigma - "deaf dumb people."

I know exactly how you feel. Most of my high school and first couple years of colleges were like that. I've had jobs where I had limited amount of contacts and I worked hard at it but it seems futile because the work was neverending. The boss would just put more loads on me like I'm a machine. as the time goes on - it actually took a toll on me more than the perception of "dumb deaf people" because it was very depressing and there was no feeling of hope in the end of tunnel (as in being promoted, getting a raise, etc.) so that's why I finally stepped up and learned as much as I can to make myself a valuable worker and to work with people. The journey wasn't easy and it takes a long time but in the end - I find it to be very rewarding. It's worth it because you're going to live rest of your life doing the thing you're happy with.

I congratulated you for deciding to step up by going back to school to improve yourself. I'm just giving you a word of advice that WHATEVER you do - make sure you make yourself valuable. Like what Jillio said - you could do Early Childhood Education or Intervention Specialist... which is great as well because you'll be working with people! :cool2:
 
I work with kids now

However, early childhood education pays squat! :hmm: Which is why I am looking at other ventures
 
I am going back to school

and I thought about pursuing early childhood education. However, even with a Bachelors Degree expected income is less than $30k a year:hmm: That is why I was looking at perhaps studying something to pursue a more financially sound career KWIM?
 
lilraysofhope said:
and I thought about pursuing early childhood education. However, even with a Bachelors Degree expected income is less than $30k a year:hmm: That is why I was looking at perhaps studying something to pursue a more financially sound career KWIM?
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what's KWIM? My dad always tell me this - in America... if you want to be successful... you have to be expert at one thing - that nobody can beat you in it. He's meaning that whatever you're doing - be expert at it and love working at it. don't worry about money because if you're good at it and love what you're doing - money will follow you. hope that helps! :cool2:
 
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