MEDICAL CODING SERVICES

6 Most Common Medical Coding Errors -Avontix

Medical Codingis the process of transforming descriptions of medical diagnosis and procedures into universal medical code numbers. The diagnoses and procedures are usually taken from a variety of sources within the healthcare record, such as the transcription of the physician’s notes, laboratory results, and other sources. Medical coders are responsible for the accurate reimbursement of […]

Five Biggest Medical Coding Mistakes You Can Avoid

“Oops! That’s my mistake”. “No problem, everybody makes mistakes”. “But I am a medical coder”. “What?!!! You are a criminal”! Everybody makes mistakes. But not a medical coder! Medical coders are counted as among the most meticulous and careful professionals. Any mistakes they make directly impact the financial revenue of hospitals and the processing of […]