The complexity of codes, revised regulations and lack of skilled staff has led to increase in demand of experienced and certified medical coders. Considering the high demand, retaining a skilled coder has become as difficult as hiring one. Shortage of experienced coders and billers has pushed practices to take several measures in ensuring the existing staff does not quit their jobs.

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How Practices are Retaining coders in
Times of Shortage?
The complexity of codes, revised regulations and lack of skilled staff has led to
increase in demand of experienced and certified medical coders. Considering the
high demand, retaining a skilled coder has become as difficult as hiring one.
Shortage of experienced coders and billers has pushed practices to take several
measures in ensuring the existing staff does not quit their jobs.

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Industry facts
 According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for medical billers and
coders are expected to increase by 21% by the year 2020
 Shortage of skilled coders might further increase once the ICD-10 is
implemented in 2015
Framework for all the reimbursement responsibilities for a medical practice is
provided by medical coders. They play a vital role in helping practices get paid for
the services rendered. However, finding qualified coders has become difficult and
practices are trying to offer low-stress work environment, competitive pay and
flexible work timings to make sure existing coders do not quit their j006Fbs.

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Impact of Staff Turnover on Medical Practices
 Turnover of coding and billing staff results in financial as well as qualitative
effects on a practice
 Lack of expertise leads to errors in coding and billing, causing rejected
claims
 If practices are not able to retain existing staff, claims will not be
submitted on time
 Due to reduced productivity levels, accuracy is bound to suffer
How Can Providers Retain Skilled Coders?
 Employee retention efforts should start from the moment the employee
has been hired

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 Many hospitals using EMR give coders the opportunity to work from home
because the system can be accessed remotely. This has helped to retain
the skilled staff who otherwise had issues with driving long distances and
coming to work
 Medical practices have had to increase wages and add perks for coders to
ensure these do not affect their productivity levels
 They should recognize their achievements regularly to give them the much
required boost for working harder
 Ensure necessary training is provided to the coders so they remain
updated with the industry changes
 Practices are helping coders take up certification courses to become better
qualified to handle coding challenges

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 Grant them access to notices published by insurance companies to make
them aware of the flags regarding coding or documentation
 Many practices provide coders with trade journals too to keep them aware
of the industry trend
 Required assistance is provided for learning new reporting measures and
working with practitioners to enhance their expertise
MedicalBillersandCoders.com offer billing solutions to practices and job
opportunities to coders and billers. MBC has been helping practices deal with a
shortage of skilled coders. They have a team of well-trained professionals who
are constantly updated with latest coding and billing regulations. They are also

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trained in providing accurate solutions to healthcare providers across all the 50
states and for all medical specialties.
MBC has a job portal and a coding and billing newsletter too, that provide
opportunities as well as knowledge with the aim to keep the professionals
updated and trained.
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