MEDICAL CODER II - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP • Baltimore, MD

58d • Onsite

About The Position

Obtain accurate reimbursement for healthcare claims.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Must be a certified coder either through AAPC or an equivalent organization.
• Certificate of ICD-10 proficiency required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years experience in the medical coding field.
• Must have a good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Must be able to plan and prioritize workflow and produce an acceptable volume of work accurately.
• Must possess strong analytical and research capabilities to review physician and nurse documentation.
• Good problem solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to assigned providers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and resolves all assigned charges thoroughly based on coding guidelines, chart documentation and related charges in billing system.
• Audits task manager work files with charges reviewed by Claims Manager that were found to have coding errors/omissions.
• When appropriate communicates approved coding changes and/or questions to Physician’s and their office staff. Also alerts providers of missing or late charges.
• Alerts management to coding trends discovered while working daily charges/edits.
• Stays informed and up to date on coding issues by attending seminars. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of carrier specific State of Florida billing guidelines.
• Consistently stays within the department production goal set for your area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED