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Medical
Coding & Billing Certificate Program
Medical Coding is the process of assigning formal, standardized
codes to diagnoses and procedures performed and identified by
physicians. The standardized codes make it possible for health
care providers to receive accurate and timely financial
reimbursements from insurance companies and government programs
such as Medicare.
Medical Coders are the individuals who spend much of their
time working with medical records and documents. They are
responsible for identifying diagnostic and procedural
information and converting this information into standardized
numerical codes that can be electronically processed for reimbursement
by third party payers.
Medical Coders interact daily with a variety of health care
professionals to ensure that accurate and timely financial
reimbursement occurs. It is highly recommended that
Medical Coders seek national certification.
Last Updated
July 26, 2007
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