Medical Coder Mock Interview

Master 30 Medical Coder interview questions covering ICD-10, CPT coding, and compliance scenarios.

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Did you take an anatomy and physiology course in school?

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Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

You remember your text book answers as: Anatomy is the study of the human body, while physiology is the study of how that body works. Being familiar with anatomy and physiology will make your job easier as a Medical Coder. To break up the monotony of coding it would be nice to read about the little piggy that went to the market but instead you read about metatarsal fractures. The interviewer won't expect you to fluent in Dr. talk but will expect you to know how to do you research, use your ICD-10 as reference and be able to confirm diagnosis with healthcare professionals as needed.

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Yes. In my college program, anatomy and physiology courses were included in the Medical Billing and Coding Program. Both courses taught about the human body, and how the body works. As a medical billing specialist, it is greatly helpful while I review medical records to resolve unpaid claims.

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Very thorough answer. Well done :)

"Yes, when I was attending Concorde Careers Institute, anatomy and physiology courses were part of the Medical Billing and Coding program. Both courses taught me about the human body and its inner workings. As a medical billing specialist, this knowledge is beneficial while reviewing medical records and resolving unpaid claims."

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30Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

1.Did you take an anatomy and physiology course in school?

2.Why would you feel that it is important to know the how/why a procedure is performed?

3.What do you feel is the most important skill a Medical Coder and brings to his or her workplace?

4.Explain how your role reduces liability due to charges of healthcare fraud or abuse

5.Have you ever worked as a Tumor registrar?

6.How would you consult medical specialists for further clarification and understanding of items on patient charts to avoid misinterpretations?

7.If a claim is denied due to incorrect coding what would you do?

Medical Coder Mock Interview

Did you take an anatomy and physiology course in school?

30Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

1.Did you take an anatomy and physiology course in school?

2.Why would you feel that it is important to know the how/why a procedure is performed?

3.What do you feel is the most important skill a Medical Coder and brings to his or her workplace?

4.Explain how your role reduces liability due to charges of healthcare fraud or abuse

5.Have you ever worked as a Tumor registrar?

6.How would you consult medical specialists for further clarification and understanding of items on patient charts to avoid misinterpretations?

7.If a claim is denied due to incorrect coding what would you do?

8.What do you use as your guidance to accurately code?

9.What is the ICD-10 code for generalized anxiety disorder?

10.What does S/S stand for in regards to coding burns correctly?

11.How did you bring value to your last position?

12.How has your job change over the years you worked there?

13.How do you manage a large workload?

14.Tell me about a recent achievement.

15.How do you protect the rights and confidentiality of patients?

16.What qualities to you feel a manager should have?

17.Have you requested extra responsibilities in any of your previous jobs?

18.How many hours a week do you usually work?

19.Do you consider yourself to be a leader?

20.Would you be willing to take a salary cut?

21.Where do you see your career one year from now?

22.Tell me about a time when you worked with a person who did things very differently than you. How did you get the job done?

23.Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to major change in the workplace.

24.Do you have any questions for us?

25.How would your supervisor describe you?

26.How would your co-workers describe you?

27.What decisions did you routinely make at your last job?

28.Tell me about a time you handled multiple tasks at once.

29.As a Medical Coder, what do you think is your best asset.

30.Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a co-worker. How did you handle it?