Medical Records Coder

Acadia Healthcare • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

Responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedural codes to patient accounts. This role involves accurately coding claims based on patient services to ensure reimbursement from insurance or government healthcare programs. The coder will analyze patient records, extract necessary information, and collaborate with physicians to clarify incomplete or missing documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology required.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate or associate’s degree in medical coding or related field preferred.
• Two or more years’ of medical billing/collections/coding preferred.
• Medical Coding Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate codes using International Classification of Disease system (ICD-10) and/or Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) for diagnosis, procedures and services.
• Responsible for correctly coding claims based on the services a patient receives in order to obtain reimbursement from insurance or government healthcare programs.
• Read and analyze patient records extracting precise information from documentation, test results and reports.
• Request diagnosis from physicians when not recorded on discharge and in cases where information is incomplete.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient care information and chart contents.
• Inform administrator of any incongruences noted in the chart record.
• When appropriate clarify diagnosis, conditions and treatment information by working with the physician according to company policy and procedure.
• Process physician reports needed to code appropriately and accurately.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED