Certified Professional Coder
About The Position
Position Summary: The Certified Professional Coder is responsible for accurate coding of office, hospital and medical procedures. Key duties include: Reviewing codes submitted by physicians to assure accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM codes for inpatient/outpatient charges Maintians compliance with Federal, State and payer regulations Ability to review and analyze encounters, reports and other medical records to determine the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes to describe the level of service and surgical professional services provided Abstracts the appropriate evaluation and management level of service from the medical record per CPT instructions Understands and adheres to CPT and ICD-10-CM instructions, the appropriate use of modifiers, and multiple or add-on procedures Assures healthcare providers compliance with official coding guidelines including but not limited to Medicare and AHCCCS requirements for coding and billing Identifies and educates healthcare providers on additional revenue opportunities. Other tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Current CPC certification
- 2+ years of medical coding
- In-depth knowledge of billing accounting software
- Professional attitude
- Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to make independent decisions regarding matters of significance
- Work with little to no supervision
- Ability to work outside core business hours as needed
- Able to work in a team environment and interact positively with team members
- Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Keenly attentive to detail
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
- High level of proficiency with PC based software programs
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of cardiology preferred, but not necessary
Responsibilities
- Reviewing codes submitted by physicians to assure accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM codes for inpatient/outpatient charges
- Maintains compliance with Federal, State and payer regulations
- Ability to review and analyze encounters, reports and other medical records to determine the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes to describe the level of service and surgical professional services provided
- Abstracts the appropriate evaluation and management level of service from the medical record per CPT instructions
- Understands and adheres to CPT and ICD-10-CM instructions, the appropriate use of modifiers, and multiple or add-on procedures
- Assures healthcare providers compliance with official coding guidelines including but not limited to Medicare and AHCCCS requirements for coding and billing
- Identifies and educates healthcare providers on additional revenue opportunities
- Other tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
