What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Coder II - Remote position at Software Guidance and Assistance, Inc.?
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Health Information Coder II for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare clients in Los Angeles, CA .
Responsibilities :
- Reads and analyzes physicians' notes to assess them for documentation accuracy. This involves comparing physician documentation to established Evaluation and Management Guidelines to certify the appropriate category of billing and the correct level of billing within that category. Additionally, the dates of service, CPT codes, place of service and diagnostic codes billed must be corroborated in the medical record.
- Work assigned WQ Edits for CPC Unit (all specialties for 2200 providers)
- Verifies all information supplied
- Provides appropriate feedback for root cause / action items
- Corresponds with physicians regarding billing issues as needed via phone, email, etc
- Maintains Production Standards and Turn Around Time. Targets consist of a variety of E / M and procedural coding.
- Reviews new policy and procedures, standards and guidelines pertaining to coding to ensure an up-to-date knowledge and experience level.
Required Skills :
materials assigned by AAPC in order to maintain yearly CEUs required for Certified Professional Coder.
Preferred Skills :
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission : to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values : customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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