Evolution of Coding

In this section, we look at the typical hospital based-coder based on information collected from the National Inpatient Coder Survey. We then trace the evolution of the Coding Profession from the mid-1900's to present day and hypothesize about the future of coding. The profession has risen in exposure and importance since it's beginnings just a short 40 years ago. We believe that trend will continue. Read about the profession in the following sections:

• Who's Coding - A profile of the typical inpatient coder
• The History of Coding
• Coding in the Present Day
• The Future of Coding