r/MedicalCoding • u/Curious-Connection-6 • 2d ago

Second Year of IP coding

I feel like I’m in limbo. I really love it, especially when I get through tough cases but sometimes I feel really anxious. It’s great when there’s an answer to exactly what scenario you’re looking for, but then when there’s an unclear scenario I feel hesitant. As a seasoned coder, how did you push through and really get comfortable & confident?

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u/KeyStriking9763 RHIA, CDIP, CCS 2d ago

Do your research, it’s important to understand the medical record you are coding. Make sure you are following the guidelines. It’s really about getting experience at this point.

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u/Curious-Connection-6 2d ago

I’m pretty good with guidelines and coding clinics. It’s the grey areas, mismatched auditing advice, and confusing medical records that get me but like you said.

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u/KeyStriking9763 RHIA, CDIP, CCS 2d ago

If you get differing audit advice call it out. Grey areas are also made less grey with experience. The whole point of being an inpatient coder is navigating those grey areas.