Medical coding, a promising entry-level job for graduates

Having emerged as a game-changer in the healthcare BPO segment, medical coding is seen as a stepping stone by many job seekers.

Medical Coding involves assigning standardized numeric and alphanumeric codes to represent the diagnosis, procedures, and supplies documented by the healthcare providers in a patient’s medical record. This is done by certified coding specialists. How a medical procedure is coded, determines the financial reimbursement for that particular procedure. 

 

 

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