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Can Medical Coders Be Held Responsible for Insurance Claim Denials?
When a healthcare claim is denied by an insurance company, the first question many providers ask is, “What went wrong?” Often, fingers point toward medical coders, whose role is to translate a patient’s clinical documentation into standardized codes for billing and insurance purposes. But is it fair to hold medical coders responsible for claim denials? The answer is more nuanced than a simple “yes” or “no.” Key Takeaways Medical coders play a critical role in accurate claims submission but are