Certified Coder

Christian Community Health Center • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

A Medical Coder, or Certified Professional Coder, is responsible for reviewing a patient’s medical records after a visit and translating the information into codes that insurers use to process claims from patients. Their duties include confirming treatments with medical staff, identifying missing information and submitting forms to insurers for reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Review claim edits/errors within billing system to ensure accuracy of coding and billing requirements.
• Compliance with medical coding guidelines and billing policies
• Receiving and reviewing patients’ charts and documents for verification and accuracy.
• Obtain necessary clarification of information on the notes and charts from providers.
• Collecting information made by the Physician from different sources to prepare monthly reports,
• Implementing strategic procedures and choosing strategies and evaluation methods that provide correct results
• Collaborate with manger in the development and improvement of work flow processes, for optimum output/efficiency.
• Review, research and respond to provider and operating management inquires about the coding of encounters.
• Review claim edits/errors within billing system to ensure accuracy of coding and billing requirements.
• Making sure that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per Federal and state guidelines.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees