Coder
About The Position
As a Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently. Every day you will accurately translate patients’ medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. To be successful in this role, you must combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.
Requirements
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
- Certified Professional Coder, upon hire or Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice, upon hire or Certified Professional Coder Apprentice, upon hire or Certified Coding Associate, upon hire or Cardiology Coding, upon hire or Certified Coding Specialist, upon hire or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, upon hire or Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder, upon hire or Certified Health Care Compliance, upon hire or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardio Coder, upon hire or Certified Professional Coder Hospital, upon hire or Radiology Certified Coder, upon hire or Registered Health Information Administrator, upon hire or Registered Health Information Technician, upon hire
Nice To Haves
- One year physician coding experience
- Previous Electronic Health Record experience
Responsibilities
- Accurately abstracts information from the service documentation, assigns and sequences appropriate CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes into the appropriate billing systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
- Communicates professionally with providers, practice management, and other stakeholders either verbally or in writing.
- Responsible for working encounters in the coding work queue or task lists in a timely manner.
- Meets or exceeds organizational coding production and quality standards.
- Understands and applies regulatory changes and stays current with coding updates, for example NCCI and MUE edits.
- Reviews and resolves coding denials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
