Main tasks of an ICD Coder:

Review medical records – Read doctors’ notes, lab results, and treatment records carefully.

Assign ICD codes – Translate diagnoses, procedures, and treatments into standard ICD codes.

Ensure accuracy – Make sure codes match the patient’s medical record to avoid billing errors.

Compliance check – Follow ICD guidelines, data privacy rules, and insurance requirements.

Clarification and research – Sometimes contact doctors or staff if the records are unclear.

Reporting and analytics support – Codes are used for hospital stats, insurance claims, and research.

Qualification:

Medical Graduates