Medical Coding
AAPC-certified coders apply the precise ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes your claims need — maximising reimbursement while keeping your practice fully compliant.
Medical Coding — What We Do
Medical coding is both a science and an art. The wrong code — even if close — can result in a denied claim, a compliance audit, or significant underpayment. Our coders are not generalists: each is certified and speciality-trained for your specific discipline.
We code from your clinical documentation using the most specific, accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT procedure codes, and HCPCS Level II codes applicable. Evaluation & Management (E&M) level selection is carefully reviewed to match documented complexity — neither over-coding nor under-coding.
All coding is reviewed against payer-specific Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), National Coverage Determinations (NCDs), and CMS guidelines. Modifier application is audited to ensure maximum appropriate reimbursement without triggering flags.
What's Included
- ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding to highest specificity
- CPT procedure coding for all specialties
- HCPCS Level II supply and drug codes
- E&M level selection review and optimisation
- Modifier application (-25, -59, -51, -57 etc.)
- LCD / NCD compliance checks
- CMS and payer-specific rule adherence
- Quarterly coding update reviews
Questions About This Step?
Our billing specialists are available to walk you through exactly how we handle medical coding for your specific specialty and payer mix.
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