Medical Coder (Centrum Health)

Brighthealth • Fort Lauderdale, FL

455d

About The Position

The Medical Coder at Centrum Health plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate documentation and coding within the healthcare system. This position involves working closely with healthcare providers to conduct chart reviews, audits, and provide education on coding guidelines. The coder will focus on extracting relevant coding information and ensuring compliance with medical record coding standards, ultimately contributing to a seamless and consumer-centric healthcare experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a medical coder
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with ICD-10
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office and EMR systems
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong people skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information

Nice To Haves

• One or more of the following accreditations: CPC, CCS, RHIA
• Risk adjustment and auditing credentials desired: CRC, CPC, CDEO

Responsibilities

• Perform medical record chart review/audits to validate the accuracy of documentation and coding assignment
• Assess EMR workflow and documentation, coding, and data submission processes to identify trends and opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Educate providers and office staff on documentation and coding guidelines as well as on revenue cycle
• Educate providers and office staff on Recapture and Suspect diagnosis and analysis of data available to Providers to identify these conditions
• Identify and extract CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS
• Ensure compliance with medical record coding guidelines
• Liaising with Providers and other parties to clarify information and facilitate communication
• Participate in meetings with Providers to answer questions related to documentation and coding

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED