Medical Coding Live: Ask Me Anything About CPC, CRC, etc & Getting Hired

In this livestream, I answer your questions about medical coding, whether you're just exploring the field, studying for the CPC exam, or trying to land your first coding job. I talk about what the job market really looks like, why the biggest demand is for experienced coders, and what you can do to make yourself a stronger candidate through certification, networking, CEUs, and career strategy. I also share practical job search tips, including how to search by skills like ICD-10 to uncover coding-adjacent roles such as prior authorization, denials, and revenue cycle positions, plus how to use the AAPC job board, local AAPC and AHIMA chapters, and resume resources. We also cover CPC exam requirements, what books you can bring, the exam breakdown, why Practicode has limitations as "experience," my thoughts on AI and coding compliance, and the tools I recommend, including Preppy for training and Pocket Prep for practice questions. 00:00 Welcome and Q&A Setup 02:08 Chat Introductions and Broadway Trip 02:49 Insurance Denial Storytime 04:56 Is Coding a Good Career 06:23 Finding Jobs Without Experience 10:38 AI in Medical Coding Reality Check 13:51 Local Chapters and Networking Help 14:55 Preppy Sponsor and Coaching Question 16:51 Resume Fixes and Where to Apply 22:43 Building Skills and Study Tools 24:12 Pocket Prep Demo and Why It Works 29:54 Pocket Prep Reality Check 30:21 True Cost of Self Study 31:11 Must Have Coding Books 33:20 Preppy Program Recommendation 35:07 Textbook vs Workbook 35:57 My Coding Credentials 37:09 CPC Exam Breakdown 40:17 Certs Career Growth 45:45 Work Life Balance Talk 47:52 Practicode Resume Advice 50:09 ICD-10 Color Conventions 53:19 Help Paying for CPC 55:25 Free CPC Study Playlists 58:08 Wrap Up Next Stream Plans 📌 Start Your Medical Coding Career — With Preppy’s Program ✔️ Step-by-step medical coding training designed for beginners ✔️ 100% online, self-paced learning you can fit into your schedule ✔️ Preparation for the CPC certification exam ✔️ A university-backed certificate to strengthen your resume ✔️ Job-readiness support to help you take the next steps toward employment ✔️ A clear, practical pathway into a healthcare career 💡 Use code CONTEMPO to save $100 on the program when you pay in full. 👉 Get started here: https://StartMedicalCoding.com // EXAM PREP 📚 Practice with Pocket Prep and study anywhere. Thousands of CPC-style practice questions, detailed explanations, and quizzes to help reinforce what you're learning. 👉 Try Pocket Prep: https://pocketprep.sjv.io/contempo // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💥 Join the channel community to get access to perks such as custom emojis and community-only posts:    / @contempocoding   💥 PayPal Donation - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... 💥 Buy Merch - https://contempo-coding.myspreadshop.... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. // MEDICAL CODING BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS 2026 CPT - https://amzn.to/4iQHmaV 2026 ICD-10-CM - https://amzn.to/4pGBFy9 2026 HCPCS - https://amzn.to/3O1pizo Step-By-Step Medical Coding Textbook 2026 - https://amzn.to/4pYn7uO Step-By-Step Medical Coding Workbook 2026 - https://amzn.to/4jeDbWA Medical Terminology & Anatomy for Coding - https://amzn.to/3njDlx7 // GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS Laptop - https://amzn.to/3n2VW1Z LG Ultrawide Monitor - https://amzn.to/3jDbc2s Rotating Books Stand - https://amzn.to/3rJnex4 // DISCOUNT CEUS Sign up for BC Advantage magazine and save on CEUs: https://www.billing-coding.com/subscr... //CAREER SUPPORT 📢 If you’re job hunting in medical coding, do not use a generic resume. Project Resume creates resumes just for medical coders and billers. http://www.projectresume.net Use my code Victoria10 at checkout to get 10% off any service. // SHOP MY PRODUCTS T-SHIRTS & MERCH - https://contempo-coding.myspreadshop.... ONLINE COURSES - https://contempocoding.newzenler.com/... // SOCIAL LINKS Instagram -   / contempocoding   Facebook –   / contempo-coding-384901915436250   TikTok –   / contempocoding   LinkedIn –   / 35694911   // SEND FAN MAIL AND SUCH Victoria Vo PO Box 641 Fleetwood PA 19522 DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide Contempo Coding may receive a small commission. These affiliate commissions add no extra cost to the purchase price and helps support me so I can continue to provide my viewers great content about medical billing and coding. #medicalcoder® is a registered trademark of Victoria Vo. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/48484562...