Medical Coding Coordinator

CenterWell • The Villages, FL

1d • $40,000 - $52,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Coding Coordinator 1 extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) to patient records. The Medical Coding Coordinator 1 performs basic administrative/clerical/operational/customer support/computational tasks. Typically work on routine and patterned assignments. The Medical Coding Coordinator 1 confirms appropriate diagnosis related group (DRG) assignments. Analyze, enter, and manipulate database. Respond to or clarify internal requests for medical information. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities and timing, and works under close supervision and/or within established policies/practices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation.

Requirements

• High school graduate
• CPC, CCS, CRC required
• 2 years medical coding experience
• Experience interpreting medical records; electronic and paper
• Experience working with physicians regarding coding requirements
• Knowledge of CPT/HPCS and ICD9/ICD10 coding
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of medical documentation and requirements
• Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy
• Commitment to high level of customer service
• Previous experience in operation of office machinery including copier, fax, computer and printer
• Proficiency in Microsoft products

Responsibilities

• Extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) to patient records.
• Performs basic administrative/clerical/operational/customer support/computational tasks.
• Confirms appropriate diagnosis related group (DRG) assignments.
• Analyzes, enters, and manipulates database.
• Responds to or clarifies internal requests for medical information.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

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