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MEDICAL CODING The person who converts a medical diagnosis, operation, or therapy into an appropriate numeric or alphanumeric medical code is known as a medical coder . A medical coder's responsibility is to extract the necessary information from a medical report and assign the proper codes to the condition and the procedure/treatment. A medical coder also serves as a point of contact between the billing division and the healthcare provider. Responsibilities Take into consideration the coding and abstraction of patient contacts Study and evaluation of data required for reimbursement Ensure that codes are sequenced in accordance with insurance and governmental requirements. Make sure all medical records are properly organised and handled. Examine medical records to spot any missing or incorrect documentation. Assist other coding staff members as a resource and subject-matter expert. Examine and confirm documentat...