Molly RHIT has been asked by the medical staff director to prepare a presentation for the medical staff describing the purpose of coding. Briefly describe what should be included in the presentation.

The answer is given below in detail.

Explanation:

Medical coding is a process in which healthcare procedures, diagnosis, services, treatments and equipment are transformed into a universal medical alphanumeric codes.

In the presentation following things should be addressed:

Introduction of Medical CodingDefinition of medical codingObjectives What do medical coders do?Career PathImportance of CodingSteps involved in Medical CodingAsses documentationDetermine provider, patient, payer and placeAbstract the procedure and diagnosisAssign complete codesVerify codes and complaint Release codes for billing Future of Coderswho can become coders

Anxiety, stress, or something like that

Well a pediatrician is a children’s doctor and a obstetrician is a doctor that delivers babies and cares for pregnant women.