Medical Coder per diem

Brattleboro Retreat • Brattleboro, VT

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About The Position

Job Summary: Reviews and code (ICD-10 & CPT) procedural and diagnostic information that determines Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance billing. Performs ICD-10 and CPT coding for reimbursement. Abstracts pertinent data from the health record for billing purposes. Responsible for accurate, complete, and timely completion of the health record/ billing folder.

Requirements

• One of the above Certifications
• CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification or ability to complete AHIMA Coding Basics Program and obtain CCA certification.
• CCS or CCS-P also accepted from AHIMA or AAPC Certification (CPC)

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience in an office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the medical record for reimbursement purposes.
• Responsible for abstracting and coding the classification of psychiatric and medical treatments.
• Selecting the most accurate and descriptive code(s) from a complete listing of ICD-10 codes, and sequencing codes to optimize reimbursement.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to interpret general medical classifications for coding inpatient discharge data.
• Ensures that all data abstracted and/or coded are consistent with guidelines outlined by JCAHO, OSHPD and CMS, regional and local policy.
• Organizes and prioritizes all work to ensure that records are coded in timeframes that will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal billing processes.
• Interacts with physicians to clarify and accurately document patient diagnostic and procedural information.
• Enters patient information into EMR, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the medical record abstract or encounter data.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees