How to Answer: How would you consult medical specialists for further clarification and understanding of items on patient charts to avoid misinterpretations?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Medical Coder job interview.
26. How would you consult medical specialists for further clarification and understanding of items on patient charts to avoid misinterpretations?
How to Answer
As a Medical Coder you regularly interact with medical professionals. Sometimes this means calling for clarification because you can't read their chicken scratch. Because you can't tell if the l is really a t it could mean a procedure that is covered or not covered by insurance. Let the interviewer know that you are confident in your job and not afraid to ask for clarification.
Written by Heather Douglass