What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Coder position at VirtualVocations?
A company is looking for an Emergency Medicine Coder to review patient medical records and assign appropriate coding for billing purposes.Key ResponsibilitiesReview documentation on patient records and assign CPT-4 codes and physician identification numbersIdentify errors, problems, or issues and present them to Coding management for resolutionComplete daily productivity reports and attend departmental meetings as scheduledRequired QualificationsExtensive knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT-4 procedural codingExtensive knowledge of medical terminologyTyping speed of 35-45 WPMHigh school diploma or equivalentCPC, CCS-P, or RHIT certification or eligibility within two years; 1-3 years of previous physician coding experience or graduation from a coding technical school
