Due Dilegence
Facility/hospital affiliated. I was tested (what I understand that is the norm) I have these word of advice. As a new coder, you will probably be audited until you reach 95% or greater (depends on facility).
Ask questions during the interview: How long will I be employed; if terminated will you allow me to stay employed until I locate other work; what training is available for me while I am being audited; will I receive support from the supervisor or other coders while I am being audited; what is my workload (charts per day)? Usually, the workload depends on the coding position (outpatient, inpatient, etc).
Intuitively, if you feel the facility/office is not a good fit, perhaps you should explore your concerns before you accept employment--you might be right. On the other hand, if you do not mind being let go after 3-6 months (while receiving hands on experience), the offer might be what you need. This is not meant to discourage--it is honesty-which you might not find in some facilities or workplaces.
