WHAT IS MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING?

Every healthcare professional plays an important role in the lives of patients and practitioners alike, and medical billing and coding professionals are no exception.

Medical billers and coders can directly impact the success of their employer, too—patients who are highly satisfied with their medical provider’s billing process are more than five times as likely to recommend the hospital to a friend than those who are less than satisfied1.

Here, we’ll discuss what medical billing and coding is by exploring a couple definitions of each, why it’s important and what it involves.

What Is Medical Billing?

What Is Medical Coding?

Is Medical Billing Different From Medical Coding?

Medical billing involves reviewing medical records and identifying the diagnoses and procedures the patient had. This information is used to submit claims to insurance providers, government programs and/or patients directly in order to receive reimbursement2.