Medical Coder Mock Interview
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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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