CBO Certified Coder II

About the role

Reviews the medical record and assigns the appropriate ICD and CPT codes. Codes all assigned outpatient record types daily. May assist with audits as needed. Monitors assigned charge review work queue. Codes records in a timely manner. Maintains satisfactory coding performance in accordance with the department's accuracy target and productivity requirements for each record type.

Responsibilities

• Assist with billing staff coding questions to assist with denials
• Respond to coding requests from internal and external customers, i.e. business office, physician office
• Request information needed from physician as needed
• Participate in attending educational programs, hospital and departmental staff meetings
• Perform other duties as required by CBO Coding Manager and/or Director

Education and experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years' physician coding experience preferred
• Pediatric multi-specialty coding experience preferred

Certifications

• Certified as any of the following: CCS, CCS-P, CPC, AAPC specialty coding certifications, RCC Radiology coding certification
• Must maintain continuing education hours to maintain certification