Part Time Outpatient Medical Coder, Ancillary, Clinic, ED

Stellenbeschreibung:

Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient’s health care encounter
Assign Evaluation & Management (E/M) level for emergency room encounters – facility and professional
Assign principal and secondary CPT codes and associated charges for procedures and injections/infusions performed in the emergency room
Assign appropriate modifiers to CPT codes based on hospital, payer, or state guidelines
Abstract appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record
Solicit clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client
Participate in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management
Maintain current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
Maintain effective and professional communication skills
Contribute to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect

CPC, COC Coding Credentials
3 plus years of experience coding the following Facility-HB charts: Outpatient ( Ancillary, Clinic, and ED )
Experience coding Ancillary: ICD & CPT, Clinic: ICD, CPT, E/Ms, ED: ICD, CPT, E/Ms, I/Is
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes
Extensive knowledge CPT/HCPCS coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state, and payer‑specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing
A passing score on the coding proficiency test’s is required