Medical coding is the process of assigning standardized codes to medical diagnoses, procedures, and services provided by healthcare professionals. These codes are essential for accurately documenting and communicating the healthcare services rendered to patients and are used for billing, reimbursement, and statistical purposes. Medical coding involves the transformation of medical information, such as diagnoses, treatments, […]
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What are E/M codes in medical billing?
E/M codes, or Evaluation and Management codes, are a set of codes used in medical billing and coding to classify and report services related to patient visits, consultations, and medical decision-making. E/M codes are an integral part of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set, developed and maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA). Evaluation […]
What are CPT Codes in medical billing?
CPT codes, or Current Procedural Terminology codes, are a standardized set of codes used in medical billing and coding to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services provided by healthcare professionals. CPT codes were developed and are maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA). CPT codes serve as a common language that allows healthcare […]