Question: what are some of the ethical issues related to coding?
Answer: Honesty is the best coding and billing policy. Certified medical coders are trained to abstract billable procedures from the medical record. ... 
Shift the blame for bad coding. ... 
To bill more than is documented is a no-no. ... 
Break patient confidentiality at your peril. ... 
Don't follow the lead of an unscrupulous manager.