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Medical Coder

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. Analyzes patient charts and assigns the appropriate codes — ICD-10 diagnosis codes and corresponding CPT treatment codes plus any related modifiers.

You'll come across Medical Coder while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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