Medical Coder

Centrum Health • Doral, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Coder, or Certified Professional Coder, is responsible for reviewing a patient’s medical records after a visit and translating the information into codes that insurers use to process claims from patients. Their duties include confirming treatments with medical staff, identifying missing information and submitting forms to insurers for reimbursement. This is an ONSITE position.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Medical Coding Certificate; RHIT or CPC by AAPC or AHIMA license; meet state licensure requirements.
• Maintain coding certification and attends in-service training as required.
• 1 year of medical coding experience.
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team.
• Strong computer skills in data entry, coding, and knowledge of Electronic Medical Record software; Microsoft Office Suite.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Goal-oriented, organized team player.

Responsibilities

• Assigning codes to medical procedures and diagnoses.
• Making sure that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations.
• Complying with medical coding guidelines and policies.
• Receiving and reviewing patients’ charts and documents for verification and accuracy.
• Following up and clarifying any information that is not clear to other staff members.
• Collecting information made by the Physician from different sources to prepare monthly reports.
• Implementing strategic procedures and choosing strategies and evaluation methods that provide correct results.
• Examining any medical malpractice that has been reported by analyzing and identifying the medical procedures, diagnoses or events that lead to the negligence.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned on a need basis.

What This Job Offers

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