2021 Medical Coders

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a Medical Allied Course (Health Related Courses)
• Must be a Certified Medical Coder (Accepted Certification: CPC/CPC-A/CCS/AAPC)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and maintains required levels of performance in both Coding accuracy and productivity
• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-9 Codes for Physician and facility services provided in an Observation service setting, and Inpatient setting
• Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding, as needed
• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned Client Coding specifics
• Perform Coding duties as appropriate according to pre-determined schedules
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missing
• Provide documentation feedback to Providers, as needed, and queries physicians when appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding/Quality Management, among others
• Participate in Coding department meetings and educational events
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so