Medical Coder, Salem, Vellore, Tirunelveli, Chennai Jobs in Chittoor - 22121678

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Medical Coding – The numerical representation

Medical Coding is one of the vital departments in Medical Billing, and Medical coders are one of the significant people, who make their important contribution to serve the purpose in Medical billing i.e. financial reimbursement from the insurance companies. Medical coding is the numerical representation of the disease, and the corresponding treatment given to the patient. It is the assigning of codes for the ailment, and also for the procedure rendered by the Provider.

Medical coding can be broadly classified in to two types. They are Diagnosis codes – codes assigned for diseases, and CPT or Procedure codes assigned for the treatment/procedure. Matching of these two codes (Diagnosis & Procedure codes) is highly imperative and one of the primary conditions of the insurance companies to pay on a claim, and it can be done only by professionals, who have profound knowledge in diagnosis, their corresponding procedure, Medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology. They are professionals who possess a CPC [Certified Professional Coders] certification accredited by the “American Academy of Professional Coders”

Diagnosis Codes are called as ICD-10-CM. It is an acronym standing for “International Classification of Diseases-10th Revision-Clinical Modification”. It is formulated by the World Health Organization.

The Procedure codes are of three types. They are 1. HCPCS-[H stands for Healthcare financing administration-Common Procedure Coding System]. These are alpha numeric codes. Ex. A4394 stands for the procedure “Ostomy Pouch Liquid Deodorant”. 2. CPT codes [Current Procedural Terminology]. They are also called as HCPCS Level II codes. These are completely numerical and are very commonly used across the United States.

All these procedure codes are formulated by AMA [American Medical Association]

Training recommended for Medical Coding CPC

Job location Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Tirupati, Chittoor

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