Question

What are some of the most common legal problems Medical Coders face in the workplace and how do you believe you can avoid them?

Answer 1

Ans) Errors commonly made by hospital medical billers:
Not Enough Data- Failing to provide information to payers to support claims results in denials or delays.
Upcoding.
Telemedicine Coding Errors.
Missing or Incorrect Information.
Incorrect Procedure.

- To avoid common medical coding errors, the key is for coders to thoroughly review all provider documentation prior to selecting the appropriate codes. There is no substitute for this. Additionally, coding leaders should continuously review processes and workflow strategy to ensure the running of a high quality coding department.