You might hire a medical coder to:
- Work closely with physicians, technicians, insurance companies, and other healthcare experts to uncover and discuss coding analysis results
Prepare summaries and assign the appropriate applicable codes
Implement strategic procedures and evaluation methods that provide correct results
Ensure codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations
Analyze medical malpractice claims by identifying issues, events, diagnoses, and procedures that resulted in the action
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Diligent attention to detail | Master’s degree in health information or business administration relevant to country of employment |
| Proper certification by regulatory body in country of employment | Experience using medical software |
| Ability to work with other healthcare and insurance professionals | Experience in medical coding |
