Clinic Coder II

Job Summary

Your primary responsibility will be to accurately abstract and code patient records in compliance with established coding, billing, and data collection guidelines. You'll play a critical role in optimizing revenue cycle management, ensuring compliant data submission, and contributing to the overall success of our clinic's financial services.

Responsibilities

• Meticulously review medical records to determine the most appropriate diagnoses, utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding rules and guidelines.
• Work closely with practice staff on MS-DRG and APC assignments, accurately sequence diagnostic and procedural codes, and validate charges against medical documentation.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in coded charges, collaborate with management to ensure accurate account rectification, and uphold the highest ethical standards in medical billing.
• Thrive with limited oversight in a financial services in healthcare setting, demonstrating your ability to understand healthcare billing, robust knowledge of medical insurance, payer contracts, and automated systems.
• Possess exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and a commitment to accuracy, maintaining strict confidentiality of medical records.

Requirements

• Certified Professional Coder, upon hire or
• Certified Coding Associate, upon hire or
• Cardiology Coding, upon hire or
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, upon hire or
• Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder, upon hire or
• Registered Health Information Administrator, upon hire

Preferred

• Prior Healthcare Billing Experience