These instructions are for merging multiple PDF files into one larger PDF file. Please note that you must have Adobe Acrobat (Standard or Professional), for editing PDF files, installed on your computer. This program is not the same as Adobe Acrobat Reader (which is only able to read/view PDFs).
What is Medical Coding? Medical coding is a specialized profession within the wider field of healthcare administration. Professional medical coders review the documentation contained in patientsâ medical records, then they translate the written documentation into universally accepted, industry-standard medical code.
Code Sets. Medical codes are used for encoding data, such as tables of terms, medical concepts, medical diagnosis codes, or medical procedure codes. Codes are used for statistical and medical billing purposes. Three code sets are primarily used in healthcare: 1  ICD-9, ICD-10 in 2015.