Australian Medical Coding Certification Course in Idukki

Who is a Medical Coder ?

A Medical Coder, often known as a clinical coder, is a health information management specialist who works in a public or private hospital. Medical coders convert information from patient files into alphanumeric codes for convenient storage and retrieval. The codes can be gathered and analysed for research purposes. They also assist hospitals in staying organised and maintaining confidentiality rules when billing patients and processing public and private health insurance claims.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Medical Coder

1. Examining patient medical records for diagnoses and procedures

2. Clarifying ambiguous or conflicting information on medical records with visiting nurses or doctors

3. Determining which diagnoses and procedures meet medical coding requirements

4. Coding relevant diagnoses and procedures using a recognized medical coding system

5. Checking code sets for accuracy

6. Mentoring junior medical coders

7. Making suggestions for how to improve clinical documentation practices

8. Helping with medical records audits as needed

Transorze Solutions is a leading provider of medical coding and billing training in Australia, accredited by the Australian Medical Coding Training Institute (AMCTI). Our programmes are designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to succeed as a medical coding and billing professional. Our courses include medical coding fundamentals such as diagnosis and procedure coding, ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding, medical terminology and anatomy, and medical coding and billing principles. Our educators are skilled medical coding and billing specialists who can offer sound advice and direction. We also provide extra tools, such as online lectures and practice exams, to assist you in developing the skills required for success in the medical coding and billing sector.