Medical Coder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must meet CPC Certification eligibility requirements and must obtain CPC Certification within 3 months of position
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Comprehensive understanding of ICD10 and CPT coding
• Successful passage of Coding exam, demonstrating understanding of coding and impact on reimbursement with a grade of 80% or higher
• Demonstrated ability to create strong working relations with physicians and practices.
• Capable of working independently as well as in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Outpatient Coding experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, sequences and validates assigned codes based on medical record documentation using the automated encoder, book and coding compliance resources.
• Reviews all medical record documentation to determine and assign diagnoses, procedures, level codes and modifiers.
• Ensures that coding compliance, regulatory and reimbursement requirements are met through the process of assigning reimbursement classifications.
• Abstracts and enters demographic, clinical and related patient information into the computer system.
• Assesses adequacy of documentation and queries physicians and other healthcare providers to obtain additional medical record documentation or to clarify documentation to ensure accurate and appropriate coding and grouping.
• Reconciles, identifies and retrieves medical records to be coded.
• Maintains a 95% ongoing accuracy rate.
• Consistently achieves daily coding output within the minimal productivity standards set by MACC.
• Self-manages and prioritizes work flow to achieve timely submission of claims and optimal productivity.
• Maintains accurate productivity logs and provides this information to management in a timely fashion.
• Assists in the orientation and development of new coding personnel.
• Assumes professional responsibility for development of skills and ongoing education to maintain Active Coding certification.
• Remains abreast of developments in health information management by pursuing a program of professional development, attending educational programs and meetings and reviewing pertinent literature.
• Continuously monitors medical record documentation, individual performance and department workflow as related to the coding function to identify problems and potential solutions (especially related to errors and compliance issues).
• Communicates with the PB Coding Manager to find solutions and implement changes to increase productivity and department efficiency.
• Performs all duties and interacts with others in a professional manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.