What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Coder position at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
General Summary of Duties :
This position is responsible for overseeing the entering and processing of surgery charges, clinic charges, procedural and diagnosis coding.
Essential Functions :
Core duties include the following, but are not limited to :
- Responsible for reviewing all electronic medical records to identify all services and procedures performed by the physician / clinic staff; E & M coding with procedures
- Responsible for coding minor procedures
- Accurate application of CPT and ICD-10 codes
- Assigning proper coding, identifying and working with the physician to correct improper documentation
- Analyzing denials and assisting the Accounts Receivable team in resolving problems with claims due to coding issues; Works with the Accounts Receivable team to work A / R follow ups and claim appeals
- Apply appropriate coding rules, billing guidelines and departmental procedures
- Research correct coding as needed
- Auditing and correcting scrubbed claims
- Assist in the coordination of efforts relating to physician coding education in documentation requirements.
- Maintain coding certification.
- Code and charge entry of hospital charges
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Medical Coder Certification Required
Application Deadline :
01 / 06 / 2025
