Multiple Choice
There is an opening for a coder in a 150-bed acute care hospital. The position requires someone who can code from a wide variety of medical records using both ICD and CPT. Of the following candidates interviewing for this position, which would be the most appropriate to hire?
A) a high school graduate who has applied for entry into the 2-year community college RHIT program
B) a recent graduate of a 4-year HIM program, RHIA eligible, who hopes to become a department manager within 1 year
C) a graduate of a 2-year community college HIT program, RHIT eligible, with 1 year of outpatient coding experience
D) a RHIA with 5 years of supervisory experience in medical records who recently moved to this city and can find no other available position as a supervisor at this time
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