Certified Coder

Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants, LLC•Greenwood, IN

16h•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates medical records and charge tickets to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the International Classification of Diseases Manual - Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology manual (CPT). The main duty of a Medical Coder is assigning codes to medical procedures and diagnoses.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Possession of a current Accredited Certified Coding Certificate
Two years of experience in medical record coding; or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, and CPT coding guidelines; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and Medicare reimbursement guidelines
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skill in greeting patients and answering telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to understand and effectively work in Microsoft Office, practice management systems, and electronic medical record system.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, management, staff and contacts outside the organization.
Work may require sitting for long periods of time; must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.
Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds.
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, type at 40 wpm, operate a telephone, copier, fax machine, and such other office equipment, as necessary.
It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods and to work in environment which can be stressful.
Ability to understand and effectively work in Microsoft Outlook, practice management systems, and electronic medical record system.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Constantly makes sure that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations
Constantly reviews and complies with medical coding guidelines and policies
Constantly receiving and reviewing patients’ charts and documents for verification and accuracy
Frequently following up and clarifying any information that is not clear to other staff members
Frequently implements strategic procedures and choosing strategies and evaluation methods that provide correct results
Frequently analyzing and identifying the medical procedures, diagnoses or events that lead to the negligence
Occasionally conduct medical record audits when necessary
Performs other duties as assigned.