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What Is Medical Coding
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What is Medical Coding?
Medical Coding is assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures which are used on the medical providers bill. Medical Coding aids in identifying the claims and displays the entire history of the patient and the services performed.
Coders convert the medical providers chart notes into ICD-9-CM and HCPCS Level-I and Level-II codes. These codes are sent to the various insurance companies including government medical plans such as Medicare and Medicaid.
The codes are analyzed by the payers and if the coding is accurate the medical provider will be reimbursed.
This field generates medical coders who specialize in coding after a thorough training program and certification process.
What is a Certified Coder?
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is the premier organization offering training and certification in the field of outpatient medical coding for physicians and hospitals.The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is the nation's largest medical coding training and certification organization, with more than 93,000 medical coders and auditors.
AAPC's outpatient-focused credentials—including the CPC certification represents the highest level of coding expertise and adherence to strict ethical standards. AAPC-credentialed coders are preferred by physicians and payer organizations. An AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is the first line of defense against non-compliance and down-coding for any medical provider. Certified coders help prevent legal difficulties and ensure that providers receive full reimbursement in a timely manner.