When a patient sees a doctor at a clinic, hospital or physician’s office, medical staff records data about the visit. Medical billers and coders are responsible for ensuring healthcare providers receive payment for their services. Other times, these duties are handled by separate people. Sometimes, one professional takes on both billing and coding duties. Medical billers and coders are the backbone of the healthcare reimbursement cycle.
What is medical billing and coding, and what do these professionals do on the job? Let’s dive in.
