SINCE 1828
coder
noun
cod·er
| \ ˈkō-dər
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Medical Definition of coder
: a person who assigns codes to something (such as documentation of a medical diagnosis or procedure) by using a classification system
Medical coders are responsible for assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures to ensure proper financial reimbursement from insurance companies and government agencies. — The Boston Globe, 14 Apr. 2005
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