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.
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
- Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required.
- Three (3) years experience in production coding in a surgical setting or in a physician practice environment required. Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred
Highly Preferred:
- 2 years experience with coding Cardiology Evaluation and Management professional services required.
- 2 years experience with coding cardiology ancillary services in an Inpatient/Outpatient setting for professional billing required.
- Such as EKGs ECGs stress tests holter monitors nuclear medicine pacemakers cardiac catheterizations etc.
- Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of medical record practices state and federal laws relating to release of medical information.
- Working knowledge of CPC or CCS-P coding systems medical terminology to understand diagnoses and procedures and the content and organization of a medical record.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office software applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.
- Ability to maintain a culture of excellent customer service open and friendly staff relations and approachable demeanor with all levels of staff.
- Effective verbal and written communication and listening skills are required to interact with various individuals seeking accounting-related information.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time