Medical Coder I/II
Mercer University•Macon, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Mercer Medicine is searching for a Medical Coder for the Macon, Georgia clinic. The Medical Coder I/II will evaluate medical record documentation and charge ticket coding to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support the patient encounters. Provide technical guidance to physicians and other department staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors. This coder will work under minimal supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED.
- Coder I: At least one year of coding experience or 6 months of coding experience with an accompanying certificate from an accredited facility/institution.
- Coder II: AHIMA or AAPC certification is required along with 1 year of experience using ICD and CPT in a physician practice, hospital, or clinic.
- Know and understand the relationship between CPT and ICD and the assignment of codes in order to accurately bill for physician services.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of health care providers in order to query for specific coding information.
- Resolves any questions concerning diagnoses, procedures, clinical content of record or code selection through research and communication to bill at correct level of reimbursement.
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid [CMS] regulations for reimbursement and timeliness of claims submission.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information, employee information and other information covered by regulations and professional ethics.
- Understanding of billing cycle and its effect on revenue.
- Understanding of commercial insurance contractual adjustments and balance billing.
- Criminal History background check
Responsibilities
- Evaluate medical record documentation and charge ticket coding to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support the patient encounters.
- Provide technical guidance to physicians and other department staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors.
- Work under minimal supervision.
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents)
- generous retirement contributions
- tuition waivers
- paid vacation and sick leave
- technology discounts
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
