What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder position at The Doctors Center?
Job Description: Medical Coder (REMOTE)
Job Summary
The Certified Professional Coder is responsible for coordinating and completing specific projects to ensure consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. The key role of the Professional Coder is to review and assign the correct ICD-10-CM codes based on documentation in the patient’s chart. A Professional Coder is required to have knowledge of the AMA coding , continuing education in coding/HIM specialty, understanding the official coding guidelines established by UHDDS/AMA and CMS.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Utilizes knowledge of medical codes and coding procedures to assign appropriate diagnostic/procedure billing codes, in compliance with third party payer requirements.
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Interacts with physicians and other patient care providers regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures and regulations.
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Obtains clarification of conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation.
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Enters charges and documents all activity in accordance with company documentation standards.
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Reviews and audits provider billing and documentation records.
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Educates providers and staff on proper coding procedures.
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Ensures compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures.
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Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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CPC or CCS certification is required.
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3 years practical experience to include coding from medical charts required.
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Experience in physician CPT and ICD 10 coding required
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Primary care coding knowledge preferred
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Knowledge of healthcare billing and reimbursement, including industry standard billing rules.
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Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
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Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
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Demonstrate problem solving techniques.
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Computer proficient.
