Medical Coder
Medical Coder
Requirements: Equivalent of an Associates Degree and two to three years of related compliance experience and knowledge of CPT and ICD 10 coding. Medical Coding Certification preferred. (CPC)
Position summary: Reviews medical records for completeness and to abstract and code clinical data, such as diseases, operations, procedures, and therapies, using standard classification systems.
Adhere to work schedule assigned:
- Attend periodic staff meetings
- Comply with work rules
- Maintain established productivity and quality standards - 25 charts/per hour
- Complete other duties that may vary from time to time assigned by your supervisor
- Participate in compliance activities
Coding Duties:
- Assign CPT and ICD 10-CM in accordance with established payer guidelines
- Participate in peer review of coded medical records
- Review physician documentation for completeness
- Provide feedback to physician’s individual and/or as a group
- Assist billing staff in reviewing denials for CPT, ICD 10 and modifiers
- Assist in new physician orientation
Denials:
- Coordinate and collate denials for CPT, ICD 10 and modifiers
- Assist with monitoring and resolving any coding or corporate compliance concerns
- Assist the Coding Manager and Director of Operations as needed to support and promote the goals of Prestige Billing Services
Physical Requirements:
- Lift up-to 15lbs
- Work on a computer for prolonged periods of time