Medical Coding Payers Explained | Types of Insurance & Why It Matters In this video, we break down medical coding payers and explain why understanding payer types is critical for accurate coding, clean claims, timely reimbursement, and fewer denials. You’ll learn the differences between government payers like Medicare and Medicaid, commercial insurance plans, self-pay patients, workers’ compensation, and liability or no-fault coverage. Knowing the payer helps coders apply the correct rules, docu