
ACCURATE CODING
Correct code selection helps payers understand the documented service the first time.
START WITH THE NOTE
Connect diagnoses, procedures, units and medical necessity to the encounter record.
APPLY CURRENT RULES
Review CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, payer edits and setting-specific requirements.
CHECK THE CLAIM
Validate modifiers, bundling, diagnosis links and required supporting detail.
LEARN FROM DENIALS
Categorize coding denials and use focused education to prevent recurrence.
NEXT STEP
Track coding turnaround, clean claims, denials and audit findings together.