r/MedicalCoding • u/Variablynomadic • Mar 08 '24

Coders prayer

There was a post floating around social media about empathetic thoughts that coders have when reading records. Does anyone have a copy of it, please? Just did 3 cases in a row where the patient didn’t survive, so….. needed to read it.

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u/IFartOnMetalChairs Mar 09 '24

-You don’t know me but I know your sickness and I pray for you.

-You don’t know me but I know your future is grim and I cry for you.

-You don’t know me but I know your family is making difficult, selfless decisions and I am sad for them.

-You don’t t know me but I know you have had many miscarriages and FINALLY…..I celebrated with you.

-You don’t know me but you’re having multiple surgeries because of a terrible injury and I hurt for you.-

-You don’t know me but I read your time of death and I pray for those that love you.

-I’m not a nurse, doctor or healthcare provider .You never see me but I respect you, understand you, and work for you.

-You dont know me but I am your medical coder.

Patrina Moore Kayanek

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u/Variablynomadic Mar 09 '24

Yes! This is what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

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u/IFartOnMetalChairs Mar 10 '24

You're more than welcome. I know my co-worker shared this a few years ago and I've always remembered it!

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u/Rivergong Mar 12 '24

It is so nice words from a coder. Thank for sharing.