As a Coder, I often abstract E/M levels, Procedures and Diagnoses from reports.
If I never see, or have knowledge of the Payer's responses to the claims I have coded, how do I know if I am coding these encounters correctly and within the AAPC Code of Ethics?
In short, what external response is required to recognize an AAPC certified individual as a competent coder?
Just being certified does not seem functional in the work place to me.
How does the AAPC feel about certified coders that are hired to "Code Blind" without ever seeing, knowing, and/or having access to Payer Responses to the claims they have coded?
If I never see, or have knowledge of the Payer's responses to the claims I have coded, how do I know if I am coding these encounters correctly and within the AAPC Code of Ethics?
In short, what external response is required to recognize an AAPC certified individual as a competent coder?
Just being certified does not seem functional in the work place to me.
How does the AAPC feel about certified coders that are hired to "Code Blind" without ever seeing, knowing, and/or having access to Payer Responses to the claims they have coded?