Online Medical Coding Training in Kochi
MEDICAL CODING. Medical coding is the process of giving diagnoses and procedures in medical records and documents a code. Medical coders employ a variety of classification systems, such as ICD-10 and CPT, to create codes that are used for research, reimbursement, and the recording of medical data. Before assigning the appropriate codes, medical coders search through patient medical records for diagnosis and treatments. The codes are also used for statistical analysis, disease and injury trend tracking, and insurance billing. Roles of a medical coder: 1. Review patient records to identify and assign accurate codes for treatments, diagnoses, procedures, and services. 2. Ensure compliance with coding regulations and guidelines. 3. Maintain accurate patient records. 4. Monitor coding accuracy and data integrity. 5. Review and submit claims for payment. 6. Resolve coding issues with insurance companies. 7. Audit patient records for completeness and accuracy. 8. Mo