Frequently asked questions

1. What is Medical Coding?

Medical Coding is the translation of diagnoses and procedures into medical codes.

2. Who is eligible for Medical Coding jobs?

Any graduate with fluency in English is an ideal candidate.

3. Are only Life Science graduates supposed to go into the field of Medical Coding?

This depends on the Medical Coding Training Institute you choose. Vcodemy encourages non life science graduates also to join the course. The reason is we start our course with a good foundation in Anatomy and Physiology. This anatomy module will enable non life science graduates to enter Medical Coding easily.

4. Is work from home option available?

Like in any field, work from home option will be available only after a few years of experience in office setting. Companies usually trust their employees to work from home because they are experienced and have good understanding of client’s expectations.

5. Is part-time medical coding jobs available?

Medical Coding is a vast ocean of opportunity. Also it takes great focus and concentration to be a medical coder. So part time jobs are not available. You should be able to devote your undivided attention to the medical charts and code them accurately. You keep learning new terms and codes get updated frequently.

6. Should I go in for CPC certification to land a job?

CPC certification is an endorsement that you have thorough knowledge in Medical Coding. But knowledge alone will not be enough in this field. You need to gather practical experience by working on Medical Charts daily. It would be wise to start working for 1 or 2 years and then go in for certification. CPC certification along with 2 years experience will definitely raise your salary package and lead to promotions.

7. Is Online Medical Coding training inferior to Classroom training?

This is a misconception among our students. This is not true. Actually online training supports you more than classroom training. Take for example, our current Covid-19 scenario lockdown. You are not allowed to travel. So how will you travel to your classroom? But online training is going on smoothly. There is no disruption whatsoever. You learn when you are free and wherever you are. All you need is a computer with net connection. Stay safe at home and keep learning! Medical Coding is an online job. You will be working with a computer in the office. So better to start learning coding also online.