What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder position at Tanner Clinic?
Description
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Coder.
Location: Kaysville Business Office
Hours: FT
Essential Job Responsibilities
Education
Knowledge
Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted office environment.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Coder.
Location: Kaysville Business Office
Hours: FT
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining coding compliance for multi-specialty clinic.
- Audit procedure and diagnostic codes for accuracy, detail and comprehensive description of clinical procedures
- Responsible for maintaining current ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and coding skills
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and e-mail
- Ability to interpret and apply Medicare (CCI) and payer edits
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- High School diploma required
- Certified Professional Coder is required
- Coding experience preferred
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology
- Must have strong knowledge of computer and other office equipment
Knowledge
- Knowledge of billing practices and clinic policies and procedures
- Knowledge of coding and clinic operating policies
- Proficient skills in computer programs
- Ability to understand and interpret policies and regulations
- Ability to read and interpret medical charts
- Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with others
Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted office environment.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
