Reviewing patient records
Medical coders review medical records, including doctor's notes and lab results, to find key details.
Assigning codes
Medical coders use standard coding systems to assign codes to each documented condition.
Ensuring accuracy
Medical coders ensure that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately.
Collaborating with healthcare providers
Medical coders help healthcare providers improve their performance and outcomes by providing reliable data for analysis.
Supporting quality improvement
Medical coders support data-driven decision-making and quality improvement initiatives.
Improving patient care
Medical coders improve patient care and satisfaction by ensuring proper documentation and coding of services.
Supporting claim processing
Medical coders ensure that patients receive proper reimbursement for their care by assigning codes to the services and procedures performed on patients.