Medical Coder
DaMar Staffing Solutions•Indianapolis, IN
•$22 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
The Radiology Coder is responsible for coding and charge submission activities, including abstracting CPT Professional Fee Coding and inpatient/outpatient coding and billing. This involves reviewing medical records and assigning appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 3+ years of medical coding experience.
- Excellent customer service skills, strong attention to details, multi-task as needed.
- Must be familiar with an EMR; Microsoft Office 365.
- Must be able to take responsibility and work under pressure. Work efficiently in a busy medical office.
- Previous medical office experience is a must.
- Must be a positive team player.
- Proficient in medical terminology, especially radiological terms and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes specific to radiology is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze medical records ensuring the correct assignment of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
- Accurately code diagnostics imaging, interventional radiology procedures and other radiological services.
- Ensure that documentation supports the assigned codes and matches physician orders and radiology reports.
- Abstract relevant data such as procedural dates, providers, and patient demographics for billing and reporting.
- Collaborate with radiologists and other medical professionals to clarify diagnoses and procedures when documentation is insufficient or ambiguous.
- Provide feedback to healthcare providers on coding issues and documentation improvement.
- Adhere to coding guidelines, healthcare regulations and policies.
- Stay updated with the latest coding changes, insurance requirements and compliance issues related to radiology.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of medical claims for radiology services to insurance companies and government programs.
- Follow up on denials, rejections and discrepancies to resolve billing issues.
- Audit coding accuracy periodically and participate in quality improvement programs.
- Manage EMR and other health information systems to store and retrieve coded information efficiently.
- Offer up help and training if needed, to fellow employees.
- Must be a team player and adjust positively to new ideas and procedures when implemented.
- Other duties are requested or assigned. May perform payment responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
