Does the field of medical coding intrigue you?

Are you wondering if coding is the right career path for you?

Although there are exceptions, many times, personality type can make a big difference when it comes to job satisfaction.

Here are a few personality traits that might be very well-suited for the field of coding:

– detail-oriented

– works well independently

– good at problem-solving

– enjoys the problem-solving process (hint: do you like solving puzzles and crosswords?)

– methodical (able to solve problems in a logical, step-by-step process)

– tenacious (sticks with a project until it’s finished)

– enjoys reading

– enjoys learning new things

– attention to detail (even to the point of being a “perfectionist”)

Two other very important traits that are absolutely essential in the field of medical coding are ethics and confidentiality.

Especially because you’ll have access to patients’ personal information, you’ll need to maintain an ethical and confidential approach to your work at all times. Among other things, that means only sharing details about your work projects with people who need to know those details in order to get the project completed.

Honesty and accuracy are also must-haves for a professional working in the field of coding and billing. Decisions made by medical coding and billing specialists make a big impact on their patients and clients.

For example, even just a simple error or inaccurate code can make the difference in whether or not an insurance company will pay for services that a patient has received. Patients, physicians and other healthcare providers will depend on you to review the records of care, and to be accurate when you use coding to describe the care and services given to patients.

If your personality seems well-suited for this growing field, consider learning more about it.