Medical Coding
Medical coding is the process of application of universal alphanumeric codes to the healthcare services rendered i.e., medical diagnosis, procedures, services, and equipment provided.
A patient’s medical record i.e., documents such as physician’s notes, laboratory reports, and services lists, are used by a medical coder to ascribe the diagnosis and procedure codes.
The process of medical coding involves abstraction of the medical information from the available documentation, assigning the right diagnosis & procedure codes, and enabling the process of creation of a claim to be submitted to payers.
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Payers can understand the following information from the standardized codes:
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Patient diagnosis
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Medical necessity for treatments, services, or supplies the patient received
How it Works
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When a patient visits a doctor, the physician will document the diagnoses and treatments.
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The medical biller will make sure all the necessary information is on the claim including the medical codes determined by the coder.
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The biller receives payment.
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The medical coder reviews each note, and translates the documentation into medical codes.
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The biller submits the claim to the insurance carrier or government agency for payment.
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Upon payment, the biller will post payments and handle denials. When the denial includes a coding reason, the coder will be consulted for assistance.
Benefits of our Medical Coding Services
Did you know that medical practices bleed as much as 15% of their annual revenue due to errors in medical coding processes or on account of Discharges not Fully Billed? Trust Medical Billing Services’ Coding team to run your coding processes efficiently and effectively.
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We provide you the following benefits:
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Ensure ICD-10 compliance
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Reduce AR backlogs with an improved first-pass rate
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The decrease in DNFB cases and improved revenue
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Improve clinical documentation at a provider as well as facility level
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Improve responsiveness and timely filing of claims through our global delivery model
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Consistent and reliable reporting of clinical data
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Get access to a certified labor pool.
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