Coder II- Podiatry

Responsibilities

• Performs chart audits, reviewing for accuracy and compliance.
• Reviews operative reports and other documentation and assigns appropriate diagnosis (ICD-10) procedure codes (CPT), and other items (HCPCS) for final billing.
• Researches and processes invoice corrections.
• Reviews and analyzes coding/billing procedures.
• Presents training and feedback concerning medical coding, compliance, and reimbursement to physicians/providers.
• Collaborates and implements reimbursement improvement activities with staff and providers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
• Certified Professional Coder upon hire.
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician upon hire.
• Certified Medical Coder upon hire.
• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice within 1 year.
• Certified Outpatient Coder upon hire.
• Certified Health Information Technician upon hire.
• Certified Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis upon hire.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding.
• Basic computer skills.