Professional/Physician Medical Coder I - HPG Administration - FT - Days (74433)

Hamilton Health Care System-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Dalton, GA
101-250 employees
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Under indirect supervision, reviews medical records and assigns/verifies the appropriate CPT and ICD-9 code(s) while adhering to published compliance regulations and guidelines. The individual must be detailed oriented and be able to work independently. Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to work with physicians and other healthcare providers with cooperation and flexibility. This position serves as a resource for physicians in regards to code assignment issues and related policies and procedures regarding required documentation. Reviews assigned work daily and ensures timely processing of assignments. Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to protected health information. Understands and adheres to HIPAA Privacy & Security policies and procedures.

  • Reviews medical records and assigns/verifies the appropriate CPT and ICD-9 code(s) while adhering to published compliance regulations and guidelines.
  • Work independently.
  • Work with physicians and other healthcare providers with cooperation and flexibility.
  • Serves as a resource for physicians in regards to code assignment issues and related policies and procedures regarding required documentation.
  • Reviews assigned work daily and ensures timely processing of assignments.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to protected health information.
  • Understands and adheres to HIPAA Privacy & Security policies and procedures.
  • High School Diploma Required
  • Coding Certification required (CPC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P)
  • At least 1-year experience coding Evaluation and Management services required, surgical specialty experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Medical Record content, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, ICD9-CM, ICD10-CM/PCS & CPT coding systems.
  • Ability to examine the chart and verify documentation needed for accurate code assignment.
  • Ability to clearly communicate medical coding information to professional practitioners.
  • Knowledge of coding concepts and principles.
  • Knowledge and understanding of medical coding and billing systems and regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy compliance matters related to medical coding and billing procedures and documentation.
  • Ability to apply good judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Attention to detail and quality.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and strong recall and recognition skills.
  • Good verbal, written and computer communication skills.
  • Ability to perform computer functions in Microsoft Office.
  • This position must practice good organization skills due to interruptions and interactions with other team members.
  • Position must be able to work in a team environment and be self-directed and work autonomously when necessary.
  • Must remain calm under stress and must be able to appropriately respond to a disgruntled person during such occasions when necessary (i.e., internal and external customers and stakeholders).
  • surgical specialty experience preferred.
  • 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Employee wellness program
  • Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • ICHRA for health insurance
  • Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
  • Vision insurance
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