Medical Records Coder I
Montefiore Health System•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for the daily ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding of the department records. Responsible for billing, collection and related issues, such as edits, correspondence and accounts receivables. Other secretarial and clerical duties as required. Assist with the daily operations of the practice as needed.
Requirements
- High School Required
- BA Preferred
- 1-3 years
- 3 years EPIC Electronic Medical Records System, clerical experience involving patient registration/billing/coding.
- The successful incumbent will be an energetic, focused team player with a positive outlook.
- She/he must possess excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented, able to produce high volumes of accurate work and remain flexible.
- She/he will be able to take direction and ask questions appropriately; be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; demonstrate ability to enter alpha/numeric data quickly; read, understand and follow verbal and written instructions; and work independently.
- Communicate new issues within a timely manner.
- Computers and applicable software, copiers, calculators and other routine office machines.
- Must be independent, able to multi task and exhibit strong interpersonal skills.
- Must be proficient in MS Word and/or Excel.
- Must have excellent knowledge of Epic electronic medical information system
- Must display good judgment skills.
- Some knowledge of HMO and managed care plans and covered benefits.
- Knowledge of Anatomy, physiology and Medical terminology.
- Always keep high level of professionalism.
- OHS Annual Assessment Required
- CPC Certification Required
Responsibilities
- Verifies CPT-4 codes and identifies principal and secondary ICD-10 codes
- Reviews all physician documentation in EPF for appropriate billing and coding
- Reviews all TES/Medicode coding edits
- Reviews and resolves all coding denials
- Gathers, clarifies and verifies necessary patient treatment documentation from inpatient care areas
- Generates all physician inpatient charges
- Reconciles inpatient discharge report against EPF to capture all patient billing
- Communicates with physicians to verify and clarify chart documentation
- Assists in the training of new associates
- Assists with special projects and other functions as required
- Practices and promotes Montefiore Standards of Excellence (R-E-S-P-E-C-T)
Benefits
- An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
