What exactly does a medical coder do?
Coders are accomplished non-clinical professionals who review and analyze medical record documentation in order to classify all conditions, reasons for treatment, diagnoses, medical services and procedures performed. They convert verbal descriptions into standardized numerical codes. Medical coders evaluate the quality and quantity of clinical data in order to correctly classify and record all billable medical procedures, diagnoses, supplies, services, and treatments during a patient visit or procedure. The codes assigned for each patient encounter are disseminated onto a formal claim form and submitted to insurance entities for medical facility reimbursement for services rendered.
