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Originally Posted by speedster911
... The coding profession is a good one but like medical transcription was 15 -20 years ago - it is transitioning to offshore and CAC - Computer Assisted Coding...
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speedster911,
The reference to CAC is very interesting. I asked my wife (who is a physician) what she knew about Computer Assisted Coding and she stated that she had never heard of this... but she was intrigued. Thanks for including that tidbit of information!
Jandrews,
Coding is somewhat subjective and coders generally err on the safe side as too much liberty with coding can get the doctor and clinic in serious (financial) trouble. With the switchover from ICD-9 to ICD-10 introduced a
LOT of additional complexity to the equation. A good coder who understands the system AND uses it properly is a tremendous asset; conversely, a weak coder can cost the practice a tremendous amount of capital. In my opinion, the need for strong coders will only increase.
There is a magazine that I regularly read that addresses many of the overlooked/hidden coding opportunities is named
Medical Economics. Although I am not involved with coding, I often hear my wife talk about the overall issues with coding. A highly motivated, focused, and ethical coder would be a huge asset to a doctor's office. I do not think that lack of experience would cause my wife not to hire your wife for this position.
What sort of office would your wife most likely pursue - family medicine, a specialist, hospital,... etc?