Summary
The medical coder is responsible for evaluating medical records documentation and coding diagnoses and procedures for claim data entry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Comply with all legal requirements regarding coding procedures and practice
- Apply ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding accurately
- Ensure correct coding compliance for procedures performed across various specialties
- Work in a high-volume medical coding environment while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence
- Relay necessary information to appropriate clinic staff and providers
- Participate in educational activities and report needed information to the Manager and Providers
- Maintain expert knowledge of coding workflow and optimize use of available technology
- Help review insurance denials related to coding issues
- Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure documentation is accurate and precise
- Collaborate with the Clinic Manager, Providers, and Business Office Manager to ensure claims are satisfied timely
- Protect PHI and follow HIPAA guidelines
- Maintain department quality and production standards
- Maintain minimum attendance requirements and work full-time regular hours as established
Requirements & Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
- Or 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Equivalent to an associate's degree in medical information technology with coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, ICD-9-CM coding, and prospective payment
Skills and Qualifications
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to communicate courteously with other team members
Location
Texas, US
Employment Type
Part-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago
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