Medical Coder:

Here’s a typical scenario where a medical coder comes in handy- a medical procedure has a code, like QW123. The medical coder reads your medical history and assigns codes to your account based on the procedures and diagnoses done with you. This code tells the hospital the amount they can bill the government, private health fund, or patient for their stay. Medical Coders work in a variety of settings- depending on the size of the facility, type of specialty, type of physician, etc. their workday differs. A medical coder utilizes the set of already available standard codes on the procedural and diagnostic basis that form the industry basis. This includes the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) or the Common Coding System for Healthcare Procedures (HCPCS), for reporting to the health insurance provider of the recipient of the care. The use of standard codes allows insurance providers to maintain consistency across different service providers. Thus, the use of different terminologies or abbreviations in their written claims forms used to justify reimbursement of fees and expenses doesn’t hinder the process.