The document is a letter of recommendation for Aasem Sulehria, a graduate of the Career Step medical coding training program. The program provides comprehensive training in medical terminology, anatomy, coding standards including ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS, and coding actual medical reports from different specialties. Students learn to audit codes, submit insurance claims, and manage the reimbursement process. Upon completion, students take a final exam testing their coding knowledge and skills. The letter recommends Aasem, stating he completed the program, passed the final exam, and will be able to perform well as a medical coder.

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May 5, 2014
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Aasem Sulehria, a graduate of our medical coding training
program. Career Step’s program is very comprehensive, comprising medical word building, pharmacology,
anatomy, physiology, and disease processes, as well as training in how to recognize and look up codes, code
differentiation, abbreviations, and other coding essentials. Our students learn medical coding by completing
hundreds of exercises and coding over 300 actual medical reports using coding manuals including ICD-9, CPT,
and HCPCS. The curriculum and practical application portion of our program includes reports of all types
including: Consultations, Emergency Room reports, History and Physical reports, Laboratory reports, Operative
reports, Physician Orders, Procedure Notes, Progress Notes, Radiology reports, Pathology reports, and Discharge
Summaries. A significant portion of the program also covers Evaluation and Management coding for each type of
E/M service. Our students receive access to 3M Encoder Software and learn how to appropriately assign DRGs
for inpatient records.
In addition, our students learn to audit codes on claim forms and train in all aspects of healthcare reimbursement.
Having completed the billing portion of the course, students are able to accurately fill out CMS-1500 and UB-04
claim forms and follow the claim through its submission, processing, adjudication, and payment. They are also
well trained in the process of managing, appealing, and submitting claims for various third-party payers including
Medicaid and Medicare as well as liability and worker’s compensation.
Upon completion of our training, each student takes our final exam, which consists of two portions. The objective
portion includes questions covering medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, disease processes,
diagnostic coding, and medical procedural coding. The practical portion consists of 10 full reports that must be
coded. Both portions of the final exam demand a comprehensive knowledge and application of coding manuals,
including ICD- 9, CPT, and HCPCS.
Aasem has completed our training program, passed the final exam, and received a certificate of Graduation. To
have succeeded in doing that indicates motivation, self-discipline, and the ability to achieve worthwhile goals.
Aasem will undoubtedly do a fine job for you. Our program includes postgraduate services for our students, and
we are available for help and consultation as they begin to produce in the actual workplace.
Our graduates are presently working as medical coders all across the country, and employers who hire them are
pleased, and sometimes surprised, that they do so well.
Aasem is a motivated student and a qualified graduate whom I recommend wholeheartedly. If you have any
questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Randy Johnson
Skills Assessment Coordinator
1-800-246-7837