Problem
Case
The interview is an important tool for any hiring supervisor. The selection of a coder is especially important since the coder's work directly controls the reimbursement received by the facility. In this scenario, a current employee wants to move into coding. This is not unusual. Coding seems to be the Holy Grail of the HIM department. Everyone wants to be a coder because of the money and stature of the position. The HIM director agrees to work with the employee to groom him/her for the position. While not all hospitals are willing to spend a lot of time training coders, many will, especially when they are desperate for coders. With the shortage of qualified coders, some hospitals get creative in their recruitment and training practices.
Task
a) How should a coder have prepared for the interview?
b) What can the HIM director do to help someone prepare to move into coding?