Coder II
About The Position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Abstracts data in compliance with national, regional, and local policies, and interprets and reviews medical record documentation to assign accurate ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes. · Utilizes practice management system (PMS) to accurately account for demographics and services performed for all scheduled and unscheduled surgical cases according to standard procedures and coding guidelines. · Utilizes individual hospital medical record systems and coordinates with physicians and staff to obtain clinical documents and demographics required for appropriate coding and billing for all hospital procedures. · Provides education and support to clinical areas regarding appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing. Maintains effective communication with providers concerning coding issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
- Accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (CCS-P) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (CPC)
- At least three years of experience in provider coding and medical terminology with extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPC coding required.
- A minimum of one of the following credentials: CCS-P or CPC.
- Meets established coding and abstracting quality and productivity standards.
- Experience with various coding software. Previous experience with remote coding is preferred.
- Possesses PC skills, both keyboarding and applications.
- Requires a good understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Preferred specialty experience in areas of Orthopedics, Neurology, Physical Medicine, and Rehabilitation or Pain Management.
Responsibilities
- Abstracts data in compliance with national, regional, and local policies
- Interprets and reviews medical record documentation to assign accurate ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes
- Utilizes practice management system (PMS) to accurately account for demographics and services performed for all scheduled and unscheduled surgical cases according to standard procedures and coding guidelines
- Utilizes individual hospital medical record systems and coordinates with physicians and staff to obtain clinical documents and demographics required for appropriate coding and billing for all hospital procedures
- Provides education and support to clinical areas regarding appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing
- Maintains effective communication with providers concerning coding issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
