BPT MPT
Job Description
Role Overview
Positions: Medical Coder Trainee β Sr. Coder β Team Lead
Specializations: Surgery, IP/OP, E&M, ED, Multi-specialty
π§ What is Medical Coding?
Itβs based on:
ICD-10-CM (for diseases)
CPT (for treatments)
π You convert doctor notes into standardized codes used for:
Insurance billing
Healthcare records
Hospital documentation
π Eligibility
You are eligible if you are from:
Physiotherapy (BPT/MPT) β
Pharmacy, Nursing
Life sciences (Biotech, Microbiology, etc.)
π Based on what you shared earlier, physiotherapy background fits perfectly
π§ Skills Required
Medical terminology knowledge
Good English (written + verbal)
Attention to detail
π No coding/programming required β this is healthcare + documentation work
π Career Growth
Certifications:
AAPC (CPC)
AHIMA (CCS)
π With certification:
Salary increases significantly
Can move to senior roles or auditing
π° Salary Insight (Reality Check)
Typical market:
Trainee: βΉ10KββΉ18K
1β2 yrs: βΉ20KββΉ35K
Certified coders: βΉ40K+