Coding Specialist 1
Air Methods•Paradise, NV
•$36,875 - $53,450•Onsite
About The Position
The Coding Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all records are reviewed, and the medical documentation is compliant. Assign appropriate codes according to CMS coding guidelines to document patient condition.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Familiarity of ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT coding conventions; required
- Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Novice customer service and phone skills
- Able to work independently and in a team setting
- Intermediate Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Regular scheduled attendance
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years’ experience working in the healthcare industry; preferred
- Coding experience; preferred
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); preferred
Responsibilities
- Review accounts using information from multiple data bases to assign applicable codes; Enter/validate all additional information needed for billing
- Maintain contact with crew member/company to collect missing or revised documentation
- Review and resolve all items on coding reports
- Confirm all documents are indexed into the electronic records management system and index all corrected/missing paperwork
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
