Do Coders Have to be Super Fast Typists?

In reading another post trying to help someone, what if we started a post with our best tricks for being faster? What shortcuts do you use? What do you feel like saves you the most time? I think this would be great for newbies and seasoned MTs. ...

their dictation comes out with VR? I have to retype most of it, whatever I can understand, that is. :p ...

I recently downloaded the free version of Express Scribe. The "Welcome" message plays with no problem, but any file that I try to load plays super-fast. I am pretty sure I checked all the settings, such as F10 (normal play back speed) and the speed control in the bottom right hand corner. If anyone can help with this I would appreciate it. I did send an email to tech support but will probably never get an answer b/c I didn't purchase it. ...

Our hospital does not accept abbreviations for oncology medications. So, for R-CHOP we have to type - R = Rituximab C = Cyclophosphamide H = Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin) O = Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin) P = Prednisone Not in a format like that, but I didn't want to type them all out. We would have to type those five drugs out. Is this the standard for anyone else? ...

Just recently had a job fair here....they are offering these positions for $15-20/hour. I know it's temporary, but it's still unbelievable. I wish I could take a LOA and go do it! The commute would kill me on gas, but I still might make more than transcribing, especially if there is no work coming in! ...

Need benefits fast! Know of co that gives dental ins fast? ...

Anyone have any current info on Fast Chart, good, bad, ugly? Checked the Archives, not much recent info. Thanks! ...

status post s/l super PEG placement for severe esophageal reflux ...

In the impression he says "GI bleed probably s/l super from NSAID use". Help... maybe a cut off. Not sure. Any suggestions? ...

"Increasing supraclavicular adeposity" under Head and Neck. Sounds like she's saying super. They mean the same, don't they? ...

dollars. Can't improve what is already top-notch. If we are already producing the maximum we can, already mastered those horrific docs, what then? Real incentivizing. Oh well. ...

Does anyone work for Fast Chart and what can you tell me about them? ...

Dr. states "super cell hemangioma resection". Is there such a thing?? He then talks about eyes. Thanks! ...

I find medical terminology quite fascinating and enjoy learning about the body and such. I found a t.v. series where they do autopsies on real humans while discussing the functions of the body, various ailments, numerous terms, revelations of their findings, and a whole lot more. They were very respectful and adult about all of it, and I learned a lot. Even if I did know about something, they helped explain it in a way that helped me understand it better. I am very squimish about this stuff in ...

Anyone ever heard of superladen thrombus? Doing a heart cath.. ...

It seems lately I have had a lot of corrections where they are removing what I have typed and marking as [UNCLEAR]. I am not getting dinged, but the reason this is bothering me so much is because they are doctors I am familiar with and know what they say. It's not like a skip is happening and I'm adding in something. There are dictating, not always the best dictations, but because I'm familiar with them I know what it is. Makes me feel like I don't know what I� ...

Actually jammed my computer, had to manually shut down,anyone else? ...

Sharp, or Supersharp? Can't find this one! Thank you in advance :) ...

Is anyone else even just a little angered with the email from the CCM about the weekly statistics? The part that really steams my broccoli is "This is no different than if you were to get a quarterly review or yearly review with your pros and cons listed and where improvements need to be made." Well.... when the CCM and QA lead get quarterly reviews, dont they get RAISES? That is how the rest of the world works! RAISES. My teen son works at Taco Bell and he just got his 6 month review on hi ...

Doc is saying "She was scoped with evidence of gastritis, and S/L super puric lesions were noted." TIA. ...

just got the email from my HSDM. Don't want to copy word for word on here. ...

Seems to be taking forever to download and upload jobs today..Took 3 tries to get the program to start this morning, got error messages.. My internet soeed is fine. ...

Has anyone any suggestions for a super good keyboard with a light touch response? I hate the keyboard that came with my work equipment, bought another, but the keys clatter when I type and it's distracting. Before I get a new one, I'd like to get some suggestions. Thanks in advance my co-workers! ...

I have seen the all! Can anyone document the correct one? ...

I know there are lots of variables that go into productivity, but I am interested to know what is considered fast for an MT. How many lines per hour are the top MTs producing? ...

This is a peds pt who had a VP shunt placed at 9 months for intrauterine strokes. Can not confirm this term anywhere, but the doc is VERY clearly saying this! had a partial "cerebralectomy" but has had no complications since then. ...

It was a lonely little document I got to type! Somehow missed the ASR machine. Did it in 10 minutes. It was the of the same length as the previous ASR job that took me 20 minutes to do. ...

I don't know what these companies expect. I think they all think we are robots that can be programmed. My quality is excellent but I'm not fast enough doing VR. I have NEVER been able to do VR as fast as I can type, but they seem to think that with VR you should be able to do TWICE as much as straight typing-- not! I wish they WOULD just get robots to do the work-- then they wouldn't have to pay ANYTHING-- just the initial cost of the robots. With what they ...

So much for the slow death, we have now been given an account because of loss of work in my account I have had for 20 years. Given an account that is total ESL residents and PAs. No following style of dictation. Absolutely NOT to be found or understood who they are, much less dictating on patients not even entered correctly by their MRN. I have not had to send anything to QA but now it is to this. They want me to fail. So, guess what I will continue to w ...

Pt has had a skin graft (due to burn). I have encouraged him to do scar massage, sun avoidance, continue range of motion exercises, and s/l GelGard wearing... TIA! ...

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