The process of medical coding involves creating digital resources for the medical industry containing patient information. Since patient data is one of the key aspects of providing correct and quick treatment, medical coders are an important part of the industry. Ensuring that all patient data is available within a single click also helps ease the process of insurance claims and any follow-up visits. Medical coders are usually adept at various coding software, and also have the know-how of industry standard medical coding practices such as ICD (International Classification of Diseases), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), etc.