Job Description

Medical Coder

Preferred:

*Min 0 - 3 Years experience in

CPC certified Evaluation and Management Coding Wound Care Coding Podiatry Coding Billing Coding Nursing Home Coding

:

1. Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications.

2. Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.

3. Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.

4. Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.

5. Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures and treatment results.

6. Identifies diagnostic and procedural information.

7. Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.

8. Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines.

9. Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers.

10. Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues.

11. Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.

12. Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.

13. Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.

14. Assists lead or supervisor in orienting, training, and mentoring staff.

15. Provides ongoing training to staff as needed.

16. Handles special projects as requested.

Skills Required

Good Knowledge on Anatomy & Physiology Excellent Knowledge on ICD & CPT Good Computer Skills Above Average Communication Skills Good Reporting Skills

A medical coder should,

Give 100% production with 99% quality. Ensure that the coding follows the ICD -10 CM Coding rules as well as the specific guidelines given by the client-based coding guidelines. Associate the diagnosis codes to appropriate services provided and sequence the codes in such a way as to ensure proper reimbursement. Have a good knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, ICD-10, CPT procedure and to understand the patient care charts and histories Familiar with medical coding procedures and systems. Should have experience of educating the coder in achieving the quality To Maintain Coders Quality Reports (Data in Excels).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?28,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift Morning shift
Supplemental Pay:

Yearly bonus
Experience:

total work: 1 year (Preferred) Medical Coding: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:

CPC, CIC, COC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person