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What are the roles and responsibilities of a Medical Coder ?





MEDICAL CODING



                                    Medical Coding is the transformation of a patients healthcare diagnosis, treatment received, diagnosis, prescriptions and more into alphanumeric codes. These codes are later billed to insurance companies to claim insurance for payment purpose. Hence these codes are must be accurate. Medical Billers are generate these codes with the help of taking notes from physicians notes, lab results, test results.

Medical Coders responsibilities and duties includes :  
  • Follow all legal standards for coding methods and practices.
  • Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure that all documentation is precise and accurate.
  • All codes for services delivered should be assigned and sequenced.
  • Work with the billing department to ensure that all bills are paid on time. Communicate with insurance companies about coding issues and disagreements.
  • Submit statistics data for other departments' analysis and research.
  • Inquire with physicians and other health care workers regarding treatments or diagnostic tests provided to patients in relation to coding procedures.
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