| Characteristic | No. (%) of participants* n = 28 |
|---|---|
| Age, yr | |
| Mean ± SD | 46.6 ± 11.8 |
| Median (IQR) | 46 (38-54) |
| Range | 22-71 |
| Female | 25 (89) |
| Working in urban setting | 19 (68) |
| Working full-time | 18 (64) |
| Supervisory position | 3 (11) |
| Primary coding responsibilities (n = 26)† | |
| Inpatient data | 10 (36) |
| Outpatient data including emergency department visits, day surgical procedures, clinic visits | 5 (18) |
| Both inpatient and outpatient | 11 (39) |
| Required to perform non-coding-related activities | 7 (25) |
| Length of experience, mean ± SD, yr | 14.8 ± 9.7 |
Note: IQR = interquartile range, SD = standard deviation.
*Except where indicated otherwise.
†Two participants had supervisory roles without primary coding responsibilities.