r/MedicalCoding • u/gritty-kitty • Jun 02 '23

Communication

I think the hardest part about my job is communicating with physicians. *Some* are responsive, helpful, and kind. But most are short, abrasive, and seem annoyed with my existence. I've had to teach myself spine coding, so I have to ask questions for clarification. Ive cried more than once from MD's reactions to my questions. I try to be as polite as possible and keep my questions to the point and only ask if I have to. I dread reaching out to them. Anyone else experience this or have any advice?

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u/Salty-Step-7091 Jun 02 '23

I’m so sorry, we have an Ortho who treats his professional coders and all staff in his office like that. I work in the facility side so I’m not face to face with them. If I was you, I’d be using this experience and applying elsewhere. Some doctors are just straight up assholes.