Review clinical documentation and diagnosis results to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT4 codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.
Under the direction of Health Information Management (HIM) or a HIM supervisor, accurately code inpatient and outpatient encounters, including diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency department, ambulatory surgery, observation service, and behavioral health services, as documented in the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Resolve error reports associated with billing processes, identify and report error patterns, and assist in designing and implementing workflow changes to reduce billing errors when necessary.
Education
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution, or enrollment in a medical coding course through an accredited agency (such as AHIMA/AAPC).
Experience
- One year of progressive on-the-job experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to operate a PC in a network environment.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, disease states/processes, and pharmaceuticals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago