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Notably, these codes, rather than physicians’ notes, ultimately determine what medical procedures will be reimbursed. In short, medical coders interpret physicians’ notes and “translate” them into recognized medical and billing codes.

While medical coders are not expected to memorize the approximately 68,000 codes found in the ICD-10, they are expected to understand the system and most importantly, how it applies to medical billing practices. In an attempt to be as precise as possible, the ICD-10 contains codes for all common and uncommon diseases and medical conditions. This complex system, which has been evolving for well over a century, is currently known as the ICD-10. In order to ensure that medical services of all kinds can be properly classified, the medical profession has developed a comprehensive codification system for the many diseases and conditions for which people seek treatment.