Coder Certified; Remote - Neurology

Position Summary

Location Jefferson City, MO  Scheduled Hours 40. The position reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.

• Reviews the documentation in the record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patients conditions and treatment.
• Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT code and codes diagnosis to appropriate ICD-9 code.
• Meets with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding and secure signature of all unsigned dates of service, tagging files for follow up.
• Acts as lead person and assists coders with IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
• Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process.

Job Location /

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Physical Effort:
Typically sitting at desk or table. Equipment:
Office equipment.

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A) – American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Professional Coder – Hospital (CPC-H) – American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Professional Coder – Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H-A) – American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

• Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Associate degree – Medical Coding & Billing.

$26.25 - $39.36 per hour.

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