#interview #medicalcoding #interviewpreparation |Medical Coding Interview Preparation For Freshers

#interview #medicalcoding #interviewpreparation |Medical Coding Interview Preparation For Freshers
You can prepare for the behavioral question that may be asked as a part of the medical coder interview questions by creating a list of your skills and attributes. You can list out your past experiences focusing on good and unpleasant experiences
The main competencies that a medical coder must possess are:

i. Good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology coupled with a relevant education background.

ii. Good knowledge of various diseases, injuries and clinical procedures performed to treat them.

iii. Ability to read understand the medical or surgical reports and patient charts

iv. Attention to details with an ability to juggle between various documents without compromising on the quality of work.

v. Well versed with classification and coding conventions like ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS etc.

vi. Ability to work with computer or paper based data management system

vii. Good written and oral communication skills to communicate with doctors, surgeons etc.

viii. High moral integrity as medical coder’s are privy to crucial information about the health condition of various patients and other sensitive data

ix. Drive to work independently and stay focused as many medical coders operate from home or work on their own even when at office.

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