Coder Ambulatory Certified

Job Responsibilities

• Review, code, data enter and interpret patient data accurately and completely.
• Ensure accurate information is submitted for billing.
• Obtain accurate and complete patient data through review of medical records, discharge summaries, history and physicals, consultations, progress notes, and lab, radiology, operative and pathology reports.
• Maintain competence and up-to-date knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements, practices, trends, coding rules and standards.
• Maintain professional affiliations and credentials as appropriate.
• Support compliance and principles of responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting organizational assets, acting with integrity, reporting fraud and abuse, and complying with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: One (1) year experience with physician and/or medical billing/coding office operations.
• PREFERRED: Two (2) years experience with physician and/or medical billing coding office operations.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Coder (CPC-A, CPC, CCS-P, OR RHIT)