This domain involves coding for diagnoses and conditions, providing a standardized system for capturing a patient’s health status.

CPT codes are used to describe medical procedures and services performed by healthcare providers, including physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals.

HCPCS codes are used for procedures, services, and supplies not covered by CPT codes, such as ambulance services and durable medical equipment.

Anesthesia coders specialize in assigning codes to anesthesia services, ensuring accurate billing for anesthesia administration during medical procedures.

Surgical coders focus on coding procedures performed during surgeries, ensuring proper documentation of surgical interventions.

This domain involves coding for physician-patient encounters, covering office visits, consultations, and other services where evaluation and management are key components.

Radiology coders specialize in coding for medical imaging services, such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and other diagnostic procedures.

Pathology and laboratory coders assign codes to tests, screenings, and other laboratory procedures to accurately reflect the results and services provided.

Inpatient coders focus on coding services provided to patients admitted to hospitals, ensuring accurate representation of diagnoses and procedures for billing and reimbursement.

Outpatient coders specialize in coding services provided to patients who receive healthcare services without being admitted to a hospital, such as in outpatient clinics or ambulatory settings.

This involves coding for risk adjustment models, ensuring accurate documentation of a patient’s health status to reflect the complexity of care required.

This domain involves coding for professional services provided by physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals in various medical settings.