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Accuracy is extremely important. You should have an eye for detail, be a team player and possess a professional attitude. It is also helpful if you feel comfortable working with a computer. Always be willing to learn.

Unlike the codes in ICD-9, ICD-10 codes are alphanumeric. These new codes will require compatible billing software and will employ data that provide more information about a patient’s condition.

CD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD). This is the reporting system for morbidity statistics and mortality stats. It has been the requirement since 1999 and will be updated Oct. 1, 2013.