I think you would still use V58.32 and E/M code 99024 for post op period.

I would say hospital is a great place to begin your coding career. However, some hospitals require to have little background in HIM field, while others would take you as a fresh graduate. Depending on the size, type, or the need, they’ll offer you an entry to mid-level job in HIM dept.

Of course, if you graduate with an AAS in HIT, then you would sit for an RHIT certification. I think other AHIMA certifications require to have either an experience or the qualification.

Hello, Will you be graduating with AS in Health Information Technology program or with the certificate? I think AHIMA recommends at least three years of in-patient coding experince in order to sit for the CCS exam. The more qualification you have in this profession, the higher your income. I would recommend to get at least Associates ...

Hello, Since you have good experience in the IT; then, you should consider obtaining Master of Science in Health Informatics. I think you will benefit from this degree. Graduates with MS in HI are well prepared for a wide range of roles at mid-to-high management levels in the health care information setting. Job ...

Since you have good experience in the IT; then, you should consider obtaining Master of Science in Health Informatics than MHA. I think you will benefit from this degree. Graduates with MS in HI are well prepared for a wide range of roles at mid-to-high management levels in the health care information setting. Job ...

Here are the best helpful sites: http://www.ahima.org/ http://www.aapc.com/ http://www.cahiim.org/  

Hello, I am a current HIM student at associate degree level, and interested in learning more about coding, so is there anyone out there, I mean credentialed and experienced coders who can tell me about the coding field. Thanks, Soyeb, CPhT

I also believe that RHIT credential prepares you for the broad functions related to health information, and more geared toward management skills. CCS, on the other hand, is a specialist credential that will prepare you to be expert in the field of coding.      

Hi, I’m a current student in the HIT program; especially, interested in coding, and would like to learn more about this field from experienced coding professionals, so can anyone please tell me how is the coding profession, do you like to work as a coder, do they get paid well, what’s the typical job duties, what credentials do most employers ...