A likely responsibility of the medical coder is to speak with insurance companies. Medical coders are often required to communicate with insurance providers to clarify information related to coding, claims, and reimbursement processes. The other responsibilities listed (taking temperatures, recording blood pressure, and answering disease-prevention questions) are typically performed by clinical staff rather than medical coders.
A medical coder often deals with patient forms, records, insurance companies and patient histories. Which of the below is a likely responsibility of the medical coder?
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take patients' temperatures
take patients' temperatures
take and record blood pressure
take and record blood pressure
speak with insurance companies
speak with insurance companies
answer disease-prevention questions from patients
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