Question

Molly RHIT has been asked by the medical staff director to prepare a presentation for the medical staff describing the purpose of coding. Briefly describe what should be included in the presentation.

Answer 1

The answer is given below in detail.

Step-by-step explanation:

Medical coding is a process in which healthcare procedures, diagnosis, services, treatments and equipment are transformed into a universal medical alphanumeric codes.

In the presentation following things should be addressed:

• Introduction of Medical Coding
• Definition of medical coding
• Objectives
• What do medical coders do?
• Career Path
• Importance of Coding
• Steps involved in Medical Coding

1. Asses documentation
2. Determine provider, patient, payer and place
3. Abstract the procedure and diagnosis
4. Assign complete codes
5. Verify codes and complaint
6. Release codes for billing

• Future of Coders
• who can become coders