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Hire a medical coder

Clean codes, fewer denials.

We find and test certified medical coders for your practice. You interview the shortlist and choose. Your coder turns each visit note into the right codes, so claims go out clean, in your hours.

What one full-time medical coder costs you a year

Average US salary$56,790
Plus benefits and payroll taxes$81,129
With Benchwell$33,600
You'd save about$47,529a year. That's 59% less.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics ("Medical Records Specialists"). Try your own numbers →

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Problems this solves.

Claims come back denied for coding errors
Providers code their own visits after hours
Visits are coded too low and money is left behind
Coding backlogs hold up your claims

The job

What your medical coder does

01

Visit coding

CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes assigned from each provider note.

02

E/M levels

Visit levels chosen from what the note supports.

03

Modifiers

The right modifiers added so claims aren't rejected.

04

Provider questions

Unclear notes flagged to the provider before the claim goes out.

05

Coding denials

Denials caused by coding found, fixed and sent back.

06

Code updates

Yearly code changes followed, so your coding stays current.

What we screen for

Before you meet anyone, we check:

How we recruit →
  • A coding certification such as CPC or CCS, checked
  • US outpatient coding experience
  • CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS and modifiers in a live test
  • Coding real sample notes accurately
  • Experience in your specialty, or one close to it
  • Willing and able to work your clinic's hours

FAQ

Questions about this role.

What's the difference between a coder and a biller?

A coder turns the visit note into codes. A biller sends the claim, posts payments and chases unpaid claims. Small practices often start with a biller; busier ones hire both.

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