Medical coding is the process through which common medical procedures and diagnoses are converted into numeric and alphanumeric codes for use in insurance billing and medical record-keeping. Additionally, it enables insurance companies to recognize any fraudulent claims by giving them a better understanding of the services provided by the healthcare practitioner. Codes are chosen using the point-and-click method from a pre-existing list. Before submitting codes for payment, verification makes sure that they are all correct and comprehensive. Finally, the five methods of coding, including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and SNOMED CT, provide healthcare providers with a universal language to document and bill for healthcare services accurately. It helps healthcare providers to organize and keep track of patients’ health records.
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