History
What was the main thing the public bill of mortality helped people determine?
Causes of epidemics/sicknesses
what is one example of what medical coders do?
Insurance, translate physicians' note, continue schooling, ect.
What is one example of what would happen without medical coding?
Insurance issues, inefficencies, ect.
What are some examples of the types of medical coding?
in-patient, pregnancy, orthopedic, oncology, and emergency room.
When was the first type of medical coding created
18th Century
How many credits of schooling do you need to gain every two years?
36
How many jobs did the BLS predict would be added from 2023 to 2033?
16,700
what is the three letter code system called?
ICD
What was the first example of medical coding called?
The public bill of mortality
What examples of personal characteristics are needed to be a medical coder?
Self-discipline, integrity, foresight, knowledge, etc.
The Bureau of labor statistics predicts a __% increase in jobs in the next 8 years?
9%