Common Medical Coding Errors And Their Consequences

Miscoding, or incorrect coding, is possible in any medical practice that does not provide continuing CPT code education to their medical coders. Recognizing the consequences of these coding mistakes is critical, and outsourcing medical coding to an expert service provider may be a prudent option.
Insufficient medical paperwork is one of the leading causes of medical coding mistakes. ICD-10 has resulted in implementing more detailed codes, and the CMS modifies regulations quarterly and annually. Incorrect medical coding will result in delayed payments, refused, or only partially reimbursed. If you accumulate a backlog of delayed payments, your medical practice will be burdened with lots of paperwork, stress, and lost money.

Common Medical Coding Errors

For a smooth refund, every detail of your claim must be correct. However, your staff may be performing some of the most prevalent medical coding errors, either purposefully or accidentally, such as:

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