E&M Coder/Denials - PHYS

Piedmont Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Overview Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical, diagnostic and procedural information for the correct ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity. Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely. Reviews documentation for medical necessity. Audits orders and claims before submission for entirety and accuracy and to minimize claim denials. Assesses records and prepares reports. Develops effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders. Responsibilities Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical, diagnostic and procedural information for the correct ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity. Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely. Reviews documentation for medical necessity. Audits orders and claims before submission for entirety and accuracy and to minimize claim denials. Assesses records and prepares reports. Develops effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required
• CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder Required
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required
• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist CCS-P Required
• Equivalent coding certification Required

Nice To Haves

• Coding Certificate program, AAPC or AHIMA accredited
• Coding experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical, diagnostic and procedural information for the correct ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity.
• Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely.
• Reviews documentation for medical necessity.
• Audits orders and claims before submission for entirety and accuracy and to minimize claim denials.
• Assesses records and prepares reports.
• Develops effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees