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 MEDICAL CODING.               Medical coding is the process of extracting data from a doctor's notes on a patient's medical history, including medical procedures, diagnoses, necessary medical equipment, and medical services. This data is converted into universal medical alphanumeric codes by a medical coder. Later they are billed to insurance companies to claim insurance for payment purposes. They uses a set of specific codes for coding purposes.                       International Classification of Diseases or ICD codes is an internationally recognised code was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The classification system is primarily used for data collecting and health records, among other things. These codes can categorise signs, conditions, illnesses, and fatalities. For instance ICD L98.0 denotes pyogenic granulomas.                ...

 MEDICAL CODING.               Medical Coding is the conversion of healthcare procedures from a healthcare professional or a doctor like diagnosis, treatment received, prescriptions, equipment used by a patient into universally recognised alphanumeric codes. These codes are later billed to insurance companies to claim insurance for the payment purposes. There are three types of universally known medical alphanumeric codes : International Classification of Diseases(ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding (HCPCS). International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a set of codes published and managed by World Health Organisation (WHO). The classification system is primarily used for data collecting and health records, among other purposes. These codes can categorise signs, conditions, illnesses, and mortality. For instance ICD code J33.0 denotes polyp of nasal cavity.            ...

 MEDICAL BILLING.                                      The process of creating medical claims to submit to insurance companies in order to get reimbursement for medical services provided by providers and provider groups is known as medical billing . Medical coding and billing are distinct but related processes. Medical Coding is the conversion of healthcare procedures like diagnosis, treatment received, equipment used, signs and symptoms into universally accepted alphanumeric codes. Theses codes are later billed to insurance companies to claim insurance for payment purposes. This is billing process includes: 1. Patient Registration: The patient must complete and submit intake forms that provide the billing office with their contact information, insurance information, and other pertinent details.  2. Insurance Verification: Once the patient’s information is received, the billing offic...