The Importance of Medical Billing Codes

The process of medical billing is an interaction between a health care professional and the insurance company. By submitting and following up on insurance claims, healthcare providers receive payment for services they render. Medical billing codes play an important role in this process because they determine the amount of reimbursement the healthcare provider receives. Various codes exist for diagnosis, treatment, drugs, dental services, Medicare, and hospital treatment.When a patient visits the doctor, a medical record is created. The doctor issues a diagnosis or cites a reason for the

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