Coding Specialist (Cardiology)
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Job Location:
Maryland, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a remote position.
Please Note:
- It is an 100% Remote position.
- Shift/Schedule: 5X8 M-F. Client has set shifts/schedules for contractor to choose from (between 5AM-6PM) All morning starts.
- Interview: Virtual
- Equipment: Facility will NOT provide equipment. Contractors must have their own equipment for contract duration
- Conversion: Yes Temp to Hire
JOB SUMMARY:
- Under direct supervision ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately.
- May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions.
- Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.
Requirements
JOB REQUIRMENTS:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Certification as a CPC or CCS-P from AHIMA or AAPC required.
- 2 years experience with coding Cardiology Evaluation and Management professional services required.
- 2 years experience with coding cardiology ancillary services required.
- Such as EKG s ECG s stress tests holter monitors nuclear medicine pacemakers cardiac catheterizations etc.
- Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture.
- Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines
- Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments.
- Answers questions from billing in a timely manner
- Responsible for ensuring quality accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement statistical and indexing purposes
- Meets established productivity and proficiency standards
- Attends coding seminars hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned.
- Actively participates in hospital educational in-services
- Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld.
JOB REQUIRMENTS: HS Diploma/GED Certification as a CPC or CCS-P from AHIMA or AAPC required. 2+ years experience with coding Cardiology Evaluation and Management professional services required. 2+ years experience with coding cardiology ancillary services required. Such as EKG s, ECG s, stress tests, holter monitors, nuclear medicine, pacemakers, cardiac catheterizations, etc. Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
Education
HS Diploma/GED Certification as a CPC or CCS-P from AHIMA or AAPC required.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
