I'm looking forward to "spirited debate" on the value and long-term opportunities of being a coder with you - I am a strong advocate of AHIMA and believe coders have MANY opportunities!
I certainly can't debate that at all.
With that being said - AAPC will always be special to me as well and they give amazing, understandable and strong educational information in many ways also - same as AHIMA. Just depends on what your goals might be as well as the geographic area you are in.
I agree I think it really depends. Out here our doctors are mostly doing the coding. Even at one of our area hospitals the physicians are responsible, they have coders that error check only. I just found that out actually when I was helping a friend with a resume for our local hospital.
The AAPC does a fine job in educating coders.. I just wished they helped take a stand here in the U.S with us to keep things in our own country. Could be why the name American Academy of Procedural Coders no longer appears anywhere on their website or materials anymore. I believe the influx in outsourcing and remote coders outside the U.S. Started with them along with the help and support of the other associations.
ok, off my soap box.. I haven't changed much
I have a new grandbaby.. last time I saw you.. our kids were just wee little ones.. remember??