Andrews

I would check out Andrews instead. [2007-12-23]
Last I heard, the CS coding course was for outpatient coding only, and it would not prepare you for a job working in a hospital setting. Andrews, however, has a great program and has grads that are passing the certification exams right after graduation (some even before).

Andrews School [2007-11-10]
Well good luck with whatever you end up doing. I did a good amount of research too and I really think you will be happy with Andrews if you end up going that direction. It's more expensive than some of the other courses but I do believe it will be worth all the money spent once I am done.

Andrews teaches both. [2007-11-05]
I'd check that school out.

Andrews School [2007-10-18]
Has anyone actually done the Andrews school out there for coding, and if so, do you feel it got you ready for the exam(s)?? Still looking for perfect school to fit lifestyle, work life, but yet advance education/knowledge... Any/all advice appreciated. :-))

Andrews School [2007-10-18]
I am currently enrolled in their coding program and I think its great. I also know of someone who finished the course and then took national examination and passed it. They offer a lot of practice coding. You learn all aspects from hospital to Dr. office.

did you go to Andrews board on The other [2007-10-10]
site? They talk a little bit about it.

Have you looked into Andrews? nm [2007-10-08]
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Andrews [2007-10-08]
Well, yes, actually I have looked at that one as well. Just wondering what is the best one out there. I guess Andrews appeared to be more focused on just coding, and Meditec seemed to cover the billing aspects as well, health insurance. I would like to have an understanding of it all if possible, which is why theirs stuck out to me. I would not object to taking coding and billing from 2 different schools, just still trying to figure out which one(s) is/are the best and looking for some one who has been through it to comment on which one(s) they think is/are the best and why?? Thanks for you replay. Much appreciated.

Not an Andrews grad but... [2007-09-03]
I am enrolled in North Dakota State College of Science in theirHealth Information Technician program which is accredited by AHIMA. So far, I am learning a whole lot. I have been doing transcription for a little over 2 years and graduated from CareerStep, but didn I have heard, though, that Andrews is a good school, but I needed help with tuition and also wanted a degree. Good luck to you!

Andrews students [2007-07-26]
Hi, I'm not an Andrew's student but Ive known people who used their transcription course and it was pretty good. I'm attending Rasmussen College online, earning an associate's degree in Health Information Technology, which includes billing and coding. They're accredited and after taking the course you can be RHIT certified.

any Andrews students? [2007-07-23]
Hi, I am thinking of attending Andrews for their online coding course. Are there any current or former Andrews students here? I was wondering if you were able to pass your certification after graduation and if it was difficult to find your first job? Thank you, Sherry

The Andrews website [2007-07-03]
should be able to answer your questions.

CCS and schools [2008-08-29]
Why do you want to take the CCS exam? It's for inpatient coding. Those jobs are usually in-house. If you're a SAHM, I can see that you need a distance learning program, but if you are going to keep being a SAHM, coding probably isn't a good choice for you now. Coding jobs in general require some on-site time before you can begin working at home. It's difficult to find at-home coding jobs without experience, although there are more at-home jobs coming available now. Andrews teaches a coding program. It takes about a year. Their grads have been successful with both the CPC and the CCS right out of school. The program teaches to a higher level than programs that just aim for the CCA. They have grads working in good jobs and advancing, too.

Coding programs [2008-08-24]
Andrews has a coding program, but it might be more comprehensive than what you are looking for.

MT schools [2008-02-25]
Career Step is good. I took their coding course, and it was tough but very good. I graduated from M-Tec Inc. for transcription. I did the research, and nationally there are really only three online programs that are worth anything. If you graduate from one of them, you will have no problem finding a transcription job. Those three are Andrews, M-Tec, andCareer Step. M-Tec has a wonderful Career Opportunity Council that keep you hooked up with jobs that come up for the rest of your life. I am not sure if the other companies have this feature. Career Steps coding course is very good. I passed the CPC test on the first try. Hope to be working doing both coding and transcription from home. yogagirl

That's a good question. Try the coding board [2008-02-01]
at MTChat. You may get an answer there on the Andrews School board, and I think there is another. The instructors sometimes give great answers.

I would check out Andrews instead. [2007-12-23]
Last I heard, the CS coding course was for outpatient coding only, and it would not prepare you for a job working in a hospital setting. Andrews, however, has a great program and has grads that are passing the certification exams right after graduation (some even before).

Re: Coding [2007-12-03]
Point her to Andrews or AHIMA. She canone canM-TEC or Andrewsfor MT.

Andrews School [2007-11-10]
Well good luck with whatever you end up doing. I did a good amount of research too and I really think you will be happy with Andrews if you end up going that direction. It's more expensive than some of the other courses but I do believe it will be worth all the money spent once I am done.

Thanks [2007-10-19]
Thanks so much for your input. It is sooooo hard to get information on this subject. I have been doing so much research, and I think it now time to start focusing my energy into actually starting a program!! I am leaning towards the Andrews heavily. Have a great day all!!

Andrews School [2007-10-18]
Has anyone actually done the Andrews school out there for coding, and if so, do you feel it got you ready for the exam(s)?? Still looking for perfect school to fit lifestyle, work life, but yet advance education/knowledge... Any/all advice appreciated. :-))

Coding schools [2007-10-10]
Will try this again..... has anyone taken the Andrews online coding program and if so, do you feel it prepared you to sit for exam(s)....Still wondering on information out there if anyone would be so kind as to share. See my post below!!! Pleeeaaaasssssee.....Yes I am begging

They have instructors who really know their [2007-10-10]
coding, and are very tough. It seems their teaching is geared toward passing the exam. They know what you need to know to pass it, and they know what you need to be a good coder. I heard other courses don't really have instructors there for you. The instructors at Andrews work as coders and auditors also.

Andrews [2007-10-08]
Well, yes, actually I have looked at that one as well. Just wondering what is the best one out there. I guess Andrews appeared to be more focused on just coding, and Meditec seemed to cover the billing aspects as well, health insurance. I would like to have an understanding of it all if possible, which is why theirs stuck out to me. I would not object to taking coding and billing from 2 different schools, just still trying to figure out which one(s) is/are the best and looking for some one who has been through it to comment on which one(s) they think is/are the best and why?? Thanks for you replay. Much appreciated.

Not an Andrews grad but... [2007-09-03]
I am enrolled in North Dakota State College of Science in theirHealth Information Technician program which is accredited by AHIMA. So far, I am learning a whole lot. I have been doing transcription for a little over 2 years and graduated from CareerStep, but didn I have heard, though, that Andrews is a good school, but I needed help with tuition and also wanted a degree. Good luck to you!

any Andrews students? [2007-07-23]
Hi, I am thinking of attending Andrews for their online coding course. Are there any current or former Andrews students here? I was wondering if you were able to pass your certification after graduation and if it was difficult to find your first job? Thank you, Sherry

Coding [2007-07-03]
1. Look at Andrews coding website. They teach both MT & coding, and it is full of info. 2. Very. 3. So far almost always on-site, at least last I heard. See Andrews site. 4. Yes, assuming the job is a good fit. She needs to research whether she would enjoy that type of work. It is hunting for money in a chart, basically. That is, going through the chart looking for legitimate items to charge for. To be legitimate it has to be recorded in the chart. If it's not noted, it can't be charged for. 5. See Andrews Medical Transcription and Coding site.