Top 50 Forums, Reddit Threads & LinkedIn Groups for Medical Billers & Coders (2025 Resource List)
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If your team’s bleeding cash via CARC-coded denials, telemedicine POS/modifier mistakes, or A/R rework, use these communities to crowdsource proven fixes—then reinforce them with the right AMBCI guides: denials prevention, CARC decoding, accurate documentation, telemedicine coding, payment posting, coding audits, MACRA/QPP, and RCM mastery.
How to use this directory (and actually win with it)
Start with one tactical post per week in two places: a forum and a subreddit. Each post should be a de-identified case tied to an enterprise KPI (e.g., cut CARC 16 and 197 by 20% in 30 days). Show your upstream plan (eligibility/auth, edits, documentation) and downstream controls (appeals, payment posting, underpayment detection). Then link to your reference plan so peers can push you further:
Denials playbook + CARC decoding to structure the conversation.
Claims submission steps to fix rework loops.
Accurate documentation to harden medical necessity.
Payment posting & underpayments to close the loop.
As you collect tactics from peers, standardize them into SOPs, then validate via coding audits and MACRA/QPP alignment so payers (and auditors) have nothing to challenge.
| # | Community | Type | What it’s best for | Link |
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| 1 | AAPC Medical Billing & Coding Forum | Forum | Certification, jobs, coding scenarios | aapc.com/discuss |
| 2 | AHIMA Access/Engage Communities | Forum | HIM/CDI policy, coding governance | ahima.org |
| 3 | JustCoding – Coding Buzz Talk Group | Forum | Moderated coding listserv | justcoding.com/talk-group/join |
| 4 | JustCoding (articles & Q&A hub) | Forum | CEU-aligned briefs | justcoding.com |
| 5 | MedicalBillingLive Community | Forum | Billing software, A/R, payer issues | medicalbillinglive.com |
| 6 | ClaimCare Medical Billing Q&A | Forum | Quick billing questions & fixes | claimcare.net |
| 7 | CCO Community: Medical Coding for Beginners | Forum | Structured ramp for new coders | cco.community |
| 8 | AHIMA Engage via state associations | Forum | Local HIM/CDI networking & threads | okhima.org |
| 9 | AAPC Medical Coding General Discussion | Forum | Broad coding threads | aapc.com/discuss |
| 10 | Medical Coding Geek (hub to FB groups & podcast) | Forum/Hub | Study support & networking | medicalcodinggeek.com |
| Note: While Tapatalk carries legacy “medical billing/coding” boards, activity is low—prioritize the ten above for signal. | ||||
| 11 | r/MedicalCoding | Flagship coding subreddit | reddit.com/r/MedicalCoding | |
| 12 | r/Medical_Billing | Billing ops & payer friction | reddit.com/r/Medical_Billing | |
| 13 | r/HealthIT | EHR/RCM intersection | reddit.com/r/HealthIT | |
| 14 | r/MedicalTranscription | Documentation nuance | reddit.com/r/MedicalTranscription | |
| 15 | r/RevenueCycle | Niche RCM ops | reddit.com/r/RevenueCycle | |
| 16 | r/Healthcare | Payer/policy context | reddit.com/r/Healthcare | |
| 17 | r/healthITjobs | Tech-RCM job overlap | reddit.com/r/healthITjobs | |
| 18 | r/AskHR | Negotiation & HR mechanics | reddit.com/r/AskHR | |
| 19 | r/jobs | Job-search tactics | reddit.com/r/jobs | |
| 20 | r/resumes | Resume feedback | reddit.com/r/resumes | |
| 21 | r/MedicalCoding career megathreads (rotating) | Evergreen career Q&A | search | |
| 22 | “Anyone hiring?” threads in r/MedicalCoding | Short-cycle leads | example | |
| 23 | Interview experience threads – filter by flair | Process intel | search | |
| 24 | r/CodingHelp | Quick “how-to” formats | reddit.com/r/CodingHelp | |
| 25 | r/medicalschool (documentation nuance) | Clinical context | reddit.com/r/medicalschool | |
| 26 | AAPC (official company page & updates) | News + chapter signals | linkedin.com/company/aapc/ | |
| 27 | AAPC Local Chapters (e.g., Hyderabad chapter) | Local networking & events | linkedin.com/company/aapchyderabadlocalchapter/ | |
| 28 | AHIMA (official) | HIM policy & events | linkedin.com/company/ahima/ | |
| 29 | Medical Billing & Coding Professionals | Broad job chatter | linkedin.com/groups/37821/ | |
| 30 | Medical Coding & Billing Professionals (Global) | Cross-border peers | linkedin.com/groups/90370/ | |
| 31 | Revenue Cycle Management (Healthcare) | Denials & A/R threads | linkedin.com/groups/3744573/ | |
| 32 | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Leaders | Leadership-level ops | linkedin.com/groups/5087399/ | |
| 33 | Medical Coders (CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA) | Exam & career | linkedin.com/groups/46681/ | |
| 34 | Risk Adjustment/HCC Coding & Compliance | RAF & audit readiness | linkedin.com/groups/6780799/ | |
| 35 | Outpatient & Pro-Fee Coding Network | Pro-fee nuances | linkedin.com/groups/121007/ | |
| 36 | Inpatient Coding & DRG Integrity | DRG quality & CDI | linkedin.com/groups/5052052/ | |
| 37 | Telehealth Billing & Coding | POS/modifiers & payer changes | linkedin.com/groups/12408366/ | |
| 38 | Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Coders & Billers | Device-intensive edits | linkedin.com/groups/5052381/ | |
| 39 | Interventional Radiology Coders | IR complexity | linkedin.com/groups/4861657/ | |
| 40 | Orthopedic & Spine Coding Network | Implants & bundling | linkedin.com/groups/8163383/ | |
| 41 | GI & Endoscopy Coding Community | GI-specific edits | linkedin.com/groups/12137083/ | |
| 42 | Ophthalmology Billing & Coding Forum | Eye-specific coding | linkedin.com/groups/5067347/ | |
| 43 | Pain Management Coding & Billing | Modifier mastery | linkedin.com/groups/4527027/ | |
| 44 | Anesthesia Billing & Coding Group | Units & concurrency | linkedin.com/groups/3727514/ | |
| 45 | Laboratory & Pathology Coding Professionals | Panels & bundling | linkedin.com/groups/4194792/ | |
| 46 | Revenue Integrity & Charge Capture Pros | CDM & audits | linkedin.com/groups/12143788/ | |
| 47 | Payment Posting & Cash Applications Network | Zero-post QA | linkedin.com/groups/12408374/ | |
| 48 | Denials & Appeals Leaders | Overturn strategies by payer | linkedin.com/groups/12408380/ | |
| 49 | MACRA/QPP & Value-Based Care Coding | Quality measure alignment | linkedin.com/groups/8582870/ | |
| 50 | Medical Billing & Coding Jobs Board | Recruiter feeds & intros | linkedin.com/groups/118105/ | |
The List: 50 communities that actually help billers & coders in 2025
The table above is the live directory, structured for fast scanning and direct joining. Keep it bookmarked while you work your backlog of denials, claims edits, and posting variances. As you learn, publish your wins across groups—then tie results back to AMBCI tactics: denials management, CARC decoding, claims submission flow, payment posting discipline, and RCM mastery. That loop is how you convert community time into hiring signals and promotion-grade results.
Tactics that generate answers (and job leads) fast
Lead with numbers, not vibes. When posting a case, include: payer, setting (ASC/inpatient/outpatient/pro-fee), code set (CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS), denial code (CARC/RARC), fired edit, and your plan to fix upstream/downstream. Link your plan to documentation integrity and claims steps so peers can skip basics and get surgical.
Ask like a builder. “We’re seeing CARC 97 on GI endoscopy bundles despite clean POS/modifiers—what pre-bill edits or CDI prompts worked for you?” Then integrate answers into a mini SOP, re-post your results, and fold into a 30/60/90 plan with audits and MACRA/QPP alignment to lock in permanence.
Where will you spend your next 30 days?
30/60/90 community playbook (convert threads into cash flow)
Days 1–30: Signal and subscribe
Join one forum + one subreddit + two LinkedIn groups tied to your current leakage. If telehealth claims keep bouncing, anchor in telemedicine coding specifics and accurate documentation.
Post one de-identified case per week. Attach your hypothesis and cite the exact edits you’ll tune using claims submission flow and denials prevention.
Days 31–60: Pilot & publish results
Run a bounded pilot: 20–50 claims for a single payer or service line (ASC endoscopy, IR, bariatrics). Track first-pass yield, days in A/R, and denials by CARC; close the loop with payment posting controls and underpayment detection.
Post a 3-slide results recap in your groups. Your credibility spikes when you show math, not opinions.
Days 61–90: Standardize & scale
Turn the winning tactics into a team SOP with a weekly audit sample cycle, anchored by coding audits and RCM governance.
If you manage multi-state staff, normalize training cadence with state guides like California, Florida, Arizona, or Alabama to reduce variance.
Etiquette, safety & signal (so you get high-quality replies)
Protect PHI ferociously. De-identify every case, avoid rare combos, and review HIPAA in billing before posting.
Ask like a peer reviewer. Provide the clinical context, suspected coding edge cases, and which CDI cues you’re using from the documentation integrity guide.
Declare your toolchain. Clearinghouse and edit engines matter—Waystar vs Availity vs SSI will change the answer.
Close loops. Share outcomes in 7–10 days; communities invest in people who demonstrate learning.
Build a portfolio. Save your best threads; mirror the wins on LinkedIn and in internal huddles. Tie each to RCM mastery and ethical billing so leadership sees audit-safe improvement.
FAQ
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Start with AAPC Forum for exam and scenario threads plus r/MedicalCoding for rapid feedback. Pair activity with study strategies and accurate documentation tips to raise the quality of your questions fast.
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Publish a structured case: payer, setting, codes in play, fired edit, CARC/RARC, and your upstream/downstream plan referencing denials prevention, CARC decoding, and claims steps. Experts respond to rigor.
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Forums (AAPC, AHIMA, JustCoding) = depth and policy nuance.
Reddit = fast tactical fixes and hiring intel.
LinkedIn groups = recruiter eyes and leadership discussions.
Cross-post wins, but tailor tone; always link outcomes to RCM KPIs and payment posting for credibility.
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Telehealth modifiers/POS, ASC device-intensive edits, underpayment analytics, HCC/RAF capture, and appeal templates. Bring references from telemedicine coding, bariatric coding, IR advanced, and complex trauma to attract specialists.
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Keep a Community Wins log with KPI deltas: “Cut CARC 16 denials 41% in 30 days via pre-bill edit + CDI prompt; FPY +8 pts; A/R –7 days.” Consolidate quarterly, align with MACRA/QPP and coding audits, and publish internally and on LinkedIn.
