Medical Billing Codes:

Medical codes are assigned to diagnoses and procedures which help in financial settlement from insurance companies.

Types of Medical Procedure Codes

• Diagnosis Codes (ICD-9: International Classification of Diseases)
• Procedure Codes (CPT-4: Current Procedural Terminology)
• Coding for Inpatient Services (ICD-9)
• Dental Procedure Codes (CDT: Current Dental Terminology)
• Other Procedure Codes (HCPCS: Healthcare Procedure Coding System)

Superbill / Patient Encounter Form

Procedural and diagnostic codes, and any modifier codes that may be needed to better describe the medical problem and its treatment, are placed on a patient encounter form or superbill. The patient's chart is then re-filed and the encounter form/superbill is given to a medical billing team.

Use of ICD and CPT Codes

For billing purposes, the use of the ICD codes, when placed with CPT codes, tells the payer the following:

• Type of service provided
• Diagnosis
• Symptoms
• Complaint
• Condition or reason for performing the service

This information is essential for accurate, timely and optimized third-party reimbursement.