Responsible for reviewing medical records to assure proper billing of the medical record, comparison of physician chosen CPT and ICD-10 codes to the physicians' documentation to substantiate the level of coding, physician services to include identification of professional services in and complete review of medical Reports 

Medical coding is a type of Transformation process as it translates medical reports into brief alphanumeric codes that are used in the healthcare industry. Professionals with medical coding certification perform this task. Coders obtain medical reports from medicos. These reports may contain information about the patient’s condition, a diagnosis, a prescription from a physician, and other procedures and operations that the medico team carried out on the patient.

Here is a list of some popular medical coding courses:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Medical Coding and Reimbursement
• ICD-10-CM/PCS coding
• Advanced Coding Specialist
• Outpatient Coding

• Medical Coding Course Eligibility

  In order to become a professional medical coder, one must pursue a relevant diploma or certification from a recognized University/Institution. The eligibility criteria for diploma/ certificate training program is:

  • 10+2 from a recognized board  
  • No age limit 
  • Can be pursued by students who have completed their bachelors/ masters degree 
  • Can be pursued by professionals looking for career enhancement