Profee E/M Medical Coder

The Profee E/M Medical Coder is responsible for assigningICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and E/M (Evaluation and Management) codes asappropriate and abstracts pertinent information from patient records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assigns ICD-10-CM codes and E/M codes as appropriate andabstracts pertinent information from profee/provider patient records
• Ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliancewith CMS policies and procedures and official coding guidelines
• Implements medical center’s physician query process whencode assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical recordis inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursementreporting requirements
• Brings identified concerns to the Professional Recruiter whowill direct as needed
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth bythe American Health Information Management Association
• Adheres to Official Coding guidelines, CMS policies andregulations and Medical Center’s policies and procedures
• Ensures client’s production and quality expectations are met
• Responsible for timely review and response to Amergisinternal QA or client audit results as applicable
• Communicates professionally and effectively with clients,coding staff, and Amergis corporate staff
• Demonstrates effective time management skills by completingassignments within time constraints and calendar schedule
• Completes work assignments independently
• Engages in professional development activities to maintainprofessional certification
• Reviews coding reference material including Medical Centerspecific coding procedures
• Participates in orientation training activities and reviewmaterial provided
• Completes production log and accurately captures coding timein Amergis or client system as applicable
• Completes coding of all discharges/encounters ensuring theminimum productivity requirement are met
• Encrypt all e-mails containing PHI sent to client 
• If unable to work on a given day, reports absence as soon aspossible to the Professional Recruiter Coding Manager, or via established timeoff request procedures for future time off
• Submits vacation or time off requests following theestablished time off request procedures at least two weeks in advance
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Must hold at least one of the following certifications:RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H (COC) or have a preferred minimum of 2 yearsrelevant coding experience
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Salary : $28