Medical coders work for healthcare facilities where they convert patients' information to standardized codes, which are used on documentation for healthcare insurance claims and for databases. Medical coders assist practitioners to receive reimbursement from healthcare insurance companies.
Extracting relevant information from patient records.
Liaising with physicians and other parties to clarify information.
Examining documents for missing information.
Assigning CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and ASA codes.
Assigning APC and DRG codes.
Ensuring documents are grammatically correct and free from typing errors.
Performing chart audits.
Advising and training physicians and staff on medical coding.
Informing supervisor of issues with equipment and computer program.
Ensuring compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines.
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