Coder Physician

Omega Healthcare Management Services•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

Essential Job Functions Responsible for abstracting, coding, sequencing , and interpreting clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, pro-fee, and clinical medical records. Responsible for assigning correct principal diagnoses, secondary diagnoses, and principal procedure and secondary procedure codes, with attention to accurate sequencing. Utilizes technical coding principles expertise to assign appropriate codes. Abstracts and codes pertinent medical data into multiple software programs and/or encoders. Follows official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records. Maintains compliance with both external regulatory and accreditation requirements and state and federal regulations . Extract pertinent data from the patient’s health record and determine appropriate coding for reports and billing documents. Identifies codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians. Enters codes into various computer systems dependent upon the various clients. Track and document productivity in specified systems and maintain productivity levels defined by the client. Maintain a 95% quality rating. Perform duties in compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, those related to HIPAA and compliance. Key Success Indicators/Attributes Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment. Demonstrate ability to work in all work types and specialties. Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines. Demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key business partners by building personal credibility and trust. Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications. Knowledge of coding convention and rules established by the AHIMA , American Medical Association (AMA), the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), for assignment of diagnostic and surgical procedural codes. Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and the impact on reimbursement and accreditation.

Requirements

Successful completion of an AAPC or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program
Minimum of two years post certification, with a minimum of two years experience.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Demonstrate ability to work in all work types and specialties.
Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key business partners by building personal credibility and trust.
Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications.
Knowledge of coding convention and rules established by the AHIMA , American Medical Association (AMA), the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), for assignment of diagnostic and surgical procedural codes.
Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and the impact on reimbursement and accreditation.

Responsibilities

Abstracting, coding, sequencing, and interpreting clinical information from various medical records.
Assigning correct diagnoses and procedure codes with accurate sequencing.
Utilizing technical coding principles expertise to assign appropriate codes.
Abstracting and coding pertinent medical data into multiple software programs and/or encoders.
Following official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records.
Maintaining compliance with regulatory, accreditation, state, and federal regulations.
Extracting pertinent data from health records and determining appropriate coding for reports and billing documents.
Identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians.
Entering codes into various computer systems.
Tracking and documenting productivity in specified systems and maintaining productivity levels.
Maintaining a 95% quality rating.
Performing duties in compliance with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA and compliance.