Coder III

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

7d•$27 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, collects data by abstracting, assessing and analyzing demographic and clinical information to accurately assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes and CPT codes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding experience with certification.
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
Knowledge in all aspects of Radiology and Interventional Radiology and wound care coding
Knowledge of coding guidelines as set forth by Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic.
Ability to keep current with recent trends within the industry
Skill in using computers and software applications
Ability to interpret medical terminology in order to code records utilizing the International Classification of Diseases and CPT coding systems
RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, or CPC-H required

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.
3 years of radiology/interventional radiology coding and charging experience preferred.
Knowledge of specialty coding including wound care.
CIRCC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects accurate data and reports clinical and demographic information to ensure the integrity of data use throughout the institution.
Retrieves/verifies information necessary for accurate coding, utilizing the appropriate information system effectively to assign appropriate diagnoses and procedure codes for final billing.
Conducts charging audits, reviews reports, and edits charges appropriately.
Relays information to the Outpatient Coding Supervisor that may affect procedures relating to billing, reimbursement or statistics.
Performs required daily account productivity, including accurate documentation and reporting of activity.
Maintains a data quality standard of 95% accuracy on coding and charging.