Professional/Physician Medical Coder I

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

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About The Position

Vitruvian Health is hiring a Professional/Physician Medical Coder I to code Evaluation and Management services and support accurate coding and billing. The role requires examining medical records and verifying that documentation supports accurate code assignment. The coder communicates coding information to professional practitioners and applies medical coding concepts, systems, regulatory requirements, and compliance policies. The position is based in a typical office setting and involves frequent, prolonged computer-based record review, data entry, and interaction with team members and internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Coding certification: CPC, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P.
At least 1 year of experience coding Evaluation and Management services.
Knowledge of medical record content, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and CPT coding systems.
Knowledge of medical coding and billing systems and regulatory requirements, including legal, regulatory, and policy compliance related to coding, billing, and documentation.
Ability to examine charts and verify documentation for accurate code assignment.
Good judgment, decision-making, attention to detail, and quality focus.
Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate organization, recall, and recognition skills.
Good verbal, written, computer, telephone, and in-person communication skills; ability to understand spoken communication.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and work with multiple software windows and dual monitors.
Ability to work in a team environment, work autonomously when necessary, and remain calm under stress.

Nice To Haves

Surgical specialty experience.

Responsibilities

Code Evaluation and Management services.
Examine medical records and verify documentation needed for accurate code assignment.
Communicate medical coding information to professional practitioners.
Apply coding concepts and principles, coding and billing systems, regulatory requirements, and relevant compliance policies.
Prioritize and organize workload while working with interruptions and interacting with team members.
Use Microsoft Office and other software programs, including multiple windows and dual monitors, to review records and enter data.
Communicate clearly with internal and external customers and stakeholders, including responding appropriately to disgruntled individuals when necessary.