Job Description

Please Note:

• It is a Remote position but the candidates MUST Reside on CST/EST
• Shift/Schedule: M-F 8AM-5 PM (Flexible start date)
• Interview: Virtual
• Equipment: Facility will NOT provide equipment. Contractors must have their own equipment for contract duration

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 REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 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
• MUST have an active CPC or CCS-P certification
• MUST have experience with Critical Care and Pulmonary coding

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

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