Speed Reading Quick Guide

Sharpen your focus. Improve your efficiency. Level up your coding speed.

This self-paced guide delivers targeted strategies to help medical coders read faster and smarter. From reducing subvocalization to mastering eye movement, this resource gives coders the tools to process documentation more efficiently—without sacrificing comprehension.

What’s included:

✓ A clear explanation of speed reading and why it matters in coding
✓ Step-by-step strategies to reduce regression, improve fixation, and increase reading flow
✓ Tips to overcome common reading obstacles and distractions
✓ Quick videos on effective screen reading for digital workflows
✓ A self-assessment to determine your current reading speed
✓ A 20-question quiz to reinforce your learning and measure progress
✓ Practical techniques like chunking, pacing, and using peripheral vision
✓ Guidance on eye muscle training and minimizing subvocalization

Ideal for coders who want to boost productivity, retain more information, and build stronger focus—chart after chart.

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