Now a days we hear a lot about courses which boasts about giving the learner a high paying career, job security, career growth and what not. But are all these claims true? Medical coding can be termed as one such career path wherein once you qualify you can start your career with high salary. All you need to have is interest in medical field and computer expertise. So what exactly is medical coding? Medical coding is converting patient records into codes for billing purposes. Insurance companies need health care providers to submit special codes for the procedures and services rendered by them rather than detailed written documents. This is where the role of medical coders becomes important. The medical coder must read the patient’s medical record, determine what services the patient received, determine the diagnosis, and assign the correct codes. With a starting salary of Rs. 2,50,000/- p.a, medical coding professionals with certification can gain more career opport...
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