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Some medical and health information technicians specialize in
codifying patients' medical information for reimbursement
purposes. Technicians who specialize in coding are called
medical coders or coding specialists. Medical coders assign a
code to each diagnosis and procedure by using classification
systems software. The classification system determines the
amount for which healthcare providers will be reimbursed if the
patient is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other insurance
programs using the system. Coders may use several coding
systems, such as those required for ambulatory settings,
physician offices, or long-term care.
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