What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL CODER position at Toledo Clinic?
Toledo Clinic's ENT Office is seeking a part-time Medical Office Coder/Biller. Hours are flexible (M-F), approximately 24-30 hours per week. Previous medical office coding experience is required.
General Summary:
Responsible for application of CPT and ICD-9 (10) codes to all procedures performed for a given date of service for The Toledo Clinic, as well as tracking of patients seen and working all eCW claims for denials, errors.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Example of Essential Duties:
1) Codes visit utilizing the ICD-10 and CPT codes from patient visit documentation
2) Demographic registration/updates for all patients
3) Enters charges into claim entry in eCW
4) Monitors, submits, corrects all claim activity
5) Create workflow processes to ensure accuracy and accountability
Other Essential Duties May Include (but are not limited to):
6) Assists patients and/or insurance companies with billing and authorization questions.
7) Coordinate with providers to ensure all visits are accounted for utilizing hospital call schedules,census/rounding sheets and appointment schedules.
8) Regularly update providers on medical policy insurance changes.
9) Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Required:
- Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT codes and manuals required
- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame
- Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
- CPC or CCS-P or able to pass Toledo Clinic’s comprehensive coding test
Education:
- HS diploma or GED required.
Preferred:
- Medical Coding education
- Previous coding experience
