LOP Specialty Certified Coder

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JOB SUMMARY

The Coder reviews medical records, codes patient charges, and processes in a timely manner, and assists various facility staff and physicians.

• Analyzes accurately outpatient charts, records all deficiencies, and assigns appropriate responsibility for completion.
• Develops a system for and performs regular quality control reviews for accuracy
• Tracks problems, related to record completion, and reports these to the Supervisor
• Assures that records are available when requested. Controls record completion for medical staff.
• Assures coding is completed on all patients within two working days of discharge, andthat it is consistent with ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding procedures as applicable.
• Completes data entry, claim, and report generation.
• Demonstrates a functional knowledge of all departmental operations and relates themto the company’s overall objectives.
• Communicates with the Billing & Coding Supervisor and peers regarding input into more effective and efficient departmental operations and explores, suggests, and pursues professional enhancement opportunities for self.
• Maintains a professional work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in apositive manner with customers, patients, families, payors, physicians, and their office personnel, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Performs other related duties as required necessary for this position, or as may be required to meet emergency situations.
• Stays abreast of any changes in guidelines.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience coding with ICD-10-CM and CPT.
• Prefer 3 years medical coding experience in ASC and/or anesthesia setting

LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATION(S)

• Certification can include one or all of the following: CPC, CCS, RHIA, RHIT

• Must have functional knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Skills in gathering and reporting claim information.
• Skills in solving utilization problems.
• Skills in working with Windows based software systems.
• Ability to code medical records with ICD-10-CM.
• Well developed organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly professional, confident, conscientious, and cooperative attitude.
• Must be able to recognize and apply priorities, as well as exhibit attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with various internal and external entities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status,…