Clinical GYN Coder
About The Position
The Coding Specialist performs all medical record coding activities. Assigns appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports as assigned. Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines. Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis with minimal error based on the national based standards. Codes with an accuracy of 95% based on QA internal reviews. Records all diagnostic procedures and assigns appropriate procedure codes. Requests diagnosis from physicians when information is not recorded. Determines and records the required medical information. Updates coding procedures and guidelines. Works with medical assistants and other staff in coordinating medical information and patient charts.
Requirements
- Coding
- Medical
- icd-10
- hcpcs
- cpt-4
- cpc
- communication and organization skills
- writing skills
- Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
- Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis with minimal error based on the national based standards.
- Codes with an accuracy of 95% based on QA internal reviews.
- Records all diagnostic procedures and assigns appropriate procedure codes.
- Requests diagnosis from physicians when information is not recorded.
- Determines and records the required medical information.
- Updates coding procedures and guidelines.
- Works with medical assistants and other staff in coordinating medical information and patient charts.
Responsibilities
- Performs all medical record coding activities.
- Assigns appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports as assigned.
- Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
- Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis with minimal error based on the national based standards.
- Codes with an accuracy of 95% based on QA internal reviews.
- Records all diagnostic procedures and assigns appropriate procedure codes.
- Requests diagnosis from physicians when information is not recorded.
- Determines and records the required medical information.
- Updates coding procedures and guidelines.
- Works with medical assistants and other staff in coordinating medical information and patient charts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
