3 Things to Consider Before Selecting a Medical Coding School
Your first house. A new car. Education for your new career. There are certain important decisions in life that you shouldn’t just rush into. Selecting a medical coding school is one of them. If you’re considering a profession in medical coding or billing, here are a few things to keep in mind before you select your school, course or program.
1. Quality
First, what is the quality of the materials like? Be wary of any program or organization that doesn’t give you a sneak preview of what you’re buying. Many of the medical coding education options out there are of poor quality and features things like slideshow presentations with boring graphics, generic information and no transitions. When you’re bored or uninterested, it’s hard to absorb the info you need.
Instead, aim for a school that provides high-quality education, materials, books, videos and instruction. At Medical Coding Academy, for example, we invest a significant amount of time and money ensuring our experience is of the best quality possible.
2. Reviews
Next, make sure the medical coding school has a track record of success. Student reviews are a big part of this. Do your due diligence and research what other students have to say about the program. Medical Coding Academy is one of the only schools in the industry to have literally thousands of five-star reviews. Many schools have none, few or bad reviews. Try to talk with a former or current student so you can get a clear picture of what your investment will give you. Is the information helpful? Did you pass the exam? The more you know, the better.
3. Support
Finally, the arguably most important characteristic of a medical coding school is the passion and support the team behind it delivers. You don’t want a medical coding school with a boring instructor who just reads notes and doesn’t address student questions. You want a personalized, fun, information-packed experience like you’ll find at Medical Coding Academy.
Our founder and lead instructor, Mrs. Delissa Ortega, created our program after devoting her life to finding a solution for all the “broken” people out struggling to pass their exams. She wrote the entire program with a heart of compassion and a spirit of servanthood. Because she did, thousands of students are now in their dream jobs. We are at their service and offer unmatched support from start to finish.
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