Question: We are in the process of hiring a new full-time medical coder for our practice. I have been asked to write a job description for this position. Could you offer any tips on how I should go about this task?
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Answer: First, be sure to consult with any and all coders at the practice to get their input on the job description. Those who reply will likely offer useful information, and those who don’t will have been given the opportunity to contribute.
Then, check your coders’ suggestions against this list of requirements and desirable traits commonly found in most medical coding job descriptions:
Requirements:
Desirable traits: