CAN I code.. YES.. do I code... NO!!!To me they are different specialities all together and I've never ever ever had a client challenge me.. or turn me down because I didn't code. I dont' want the liability.. plain and simple. HOWEVER... I can spot blatant problems, mis-matched diagnosis codes and misplaced/not used modifiers. Today's biller MUST be at least FAMILIAR with coding but does NOT have to be a coder.
Without being a certified coder, is adding modifiers to codes when the visit notes permit us to do so considered coding?