Infographic: Choosing Hospital Coding Credentials
- By Alex McKinley
- In Coding
- December 15, 2015
- 2 Comments
Future medical coders aspiring to work in a hospital setting can specialize in one of two areas: inpatient or outpatient. Although there are similarities between the two, there are important differences you should be aware of, including which code sets are used and earning potential. View our infographic below to help you determine your path.
Alex McKinley
Alex McKinley is AAPC’s senior marketing communications manager. Prior to his work at AAPC he worked in the tax and accounting industry. He received his bachelor's degree in Mass Communications (Public Relations Emphasis) from the University of Utah.
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Alex, shouldn’t the statement in dark blue below the stats read, “…to code medical services and diagnoses correctly” instead of “…to code medical services and diagnose correctly?” It is the clinician, not the coder, who determines the diagnosis and then documents it. It is the coder who codes the documented diagnosis.
Yes you are right Linda.
Hi Alex, Could you please look at the statement posted above and correct it, would be better to avoid understanding about the actual role of a coder.