Question

Good coding specialists share which of the following characteristics?

A. Advanced degrees, interest in confidential medical information, dedication to long hours

B. Good management skills, perfectionism, accounting knowledge

C. Advanced computer skills, ability to work from home, interest in specific specialty areas of medicine

D. Attention to detail, thorough understanding of medical processes, ability to analyze large amounts of information

Answer 1

The correct option is C.
For an individual to become a code specialist, such a person must have advanced computer skills especially in coding processes. The medical field has many sub specialties, therefore a coding specialist must choose to work in a particular area of medicine which interest him most. Such people must also be able to work independently.

Answer 2

D. A good understanding of medical processes goes a long way.