COP on Medical Coding By Kum.Ramya Maduri
MVN, JS & RVR College of Arts and Science || Malikipuram || E.G.Dt. || 533253 || A.P.
Affiliated to Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram
Re-accredited by NAAC with B grade (2.78 CGPA)
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Report on "Career Orientation Program"
on Medical Coding
By Kum. K.NSLD Ramya Madhura
Senior Medical Coder, GeBBS Health Solutions, Hyderabad
04/07/2022
About the Medical Coding:
Medical coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes. The diagnoses and procedure codes are taken from medical record documentation, such as transcription of physician's notes, laboratory and radiologic results, etc. Medical coding professionals help ensure the codes are applied correctly during the medical billing process, which includes abstracting the information from documentation, assigning the appropriate codes, and creating a claim to be paid by insurance carriers.
Medical coding happens every time you see a healthcare provider. The healthcare provider reviews your complaint and medical history, makes an expert assessment of what’s wrong and how to treat you, and documents your visit. That documentation is not only the patient’s ongoing record, it’s how the healthcare provider gets paid.
Eligibility Criteria for Medical Coding:
An individual must have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree, preferably in life sciences to become a Medical Coder. Bachelor’s degrees in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Physiotherapy, B.Pharma etc are some of the degrees that are useful to become a coder. He and she are also expected to have the requisite analytical ability to read and analyze the medical records.
He should also have relevant technical skills like knowing medical billing, CPT coding, ICD-10, Medical Terminology, and Data Entry. He is also expected to have some relevant soft skills like Good Communication Skills, Writing Skills, Organizational and research skills. If you are getting confused with the technical skills then please don’t get intimidated because those are the skills that you probably acquire during formal training.
Pathway to Become A Medical Coder:
Medical Coding is not everybody’s cup of tea because it requires formal training and certification before becoming a medical coder. Once the medical coding training program is completed, the next step is to pass the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) exams conducted by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) exams conducted by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Here are the steps that describe the process to become a certified medical coder and let your career reach its pinnacle.
Acquire medical coding training
Obtain industry certification
On Job training
Practical exposure
Practice the Sample Test papers
Once the person has completed training and acquired the medical coding certification the person will undoubtedly excel in his profession.
Why Coding is Important:
Medical coding is a specialist work and is a part of the financial and administrative functions of the medical industry. Medical coding and medical billing are two important facets of the medical industry but both are different terms. Here are the points which describe why Coding is important:-
Medical History, Treatment, Medicines, and Diagnosis of all the patients should be recorded and accounted.
Medical coding ensures appropriate and flawless payment to the Physician.
Medical Coding data helps in designing and planning the projects and schemes associated with the Healthcare Industry.
Medical coding is also a significant factor in obtaining insurance reimbursement as well as maintaining patient records. Insurers use the medical Coding Data and pay accordingly.
Medical claim adjudication process also uses Medical Coding Data. It is the process used by insurers to ascertain whether claims would be reimbursed, denied, or reduced.
Medical coding is a complex operation, so quality and accuracy in work are paramount in the entire Healthcare Industry.
Demand and Scope for Medical Coding in India:
The Global Healthcare industry is expanding swiftly and so is the career opportunities associated with it. Medical Coding is an excellent career option for the Indian youth. This sector is producing jobs not only in India and the United States but also in other developed and developing countries. There is a lot of scope in the medical coding industry in India mainly due to two reasons. Firstly, India is the favorite upcoming offshore destination for medical coding and there is a massive gap between the demand and supply of Medical Coders. Medical Coding can create millions of jobs for medical enthusiasts and the life sciences students in India.
These professionals have a critical role in the medical field today. The population is increasing, and so is the number of patients suffering from different diseases which means there will be more treatments, more tests, more diagnosis, and therefore more insurance claims. This is the befitting time to get a certification in medical coding that will land you a job in the healthcare industry along with the proper skills for the current job market.
About Program:
Every year the department conducts a career oriented program. Also this year also conducted this program on medical coding on July 4th 2022, in seminar hall.The program was presided over by Sri.Toram Satish, the in-charge principal of the college, Sri. M.V.S.N.Murthy, the secretary and correspondent of the college, as the chief guest, and Kum. Ramya Madhuri, an alumna of the college, as the resource person.
Mr. Mangena Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy, College Secretary and Correspondent, said that in order to get good jobs in today's competitive world, skill development is also necessary and students should focus on their skill development.
Mr. Satish Garu, the in-charge principal, said that confidence levels should increase among the students and if they have communication skills, they will be able to face any situation and be successful.
In the same college, Kumari Kadambari Ramyamadhuri, who completed her degree in Biotech in 2019 and is currently working as a senior medical coder in GeBBS Hyderabad, a prominent medical coding company, participated as the keynote speaker in this program and gave awareness to the students about medical coding.
Mr. SND Prasad Lecturer in-charge Life sciences was introduce the resource person and act as modulator.
IQAC Coordinator Sri. KVH Vijay kumar, Lecturers Smt N.Ananda Mahani Hod of Economics, Smt.B.Prasanth, T.Abhishek Kumar nearly 50 students were participated in this event.
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