Coding Specialist

About the role

This position involves performing coding and billing functions to submit clean claims to third-party payers. The coder will abstract clinical information from various medical records and assign appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.

Responsibilities

• Code routine anatomic pathology cases (biopsies, basic specimens)
• Review pathology reports for CPT / ICD-10 accuracy
• Work assigned daily queues with supervision
• Identify missing documentation and route questions
• Apply CPT codes in accordance with the CPT Manual, NCCI Edits and other Pathologist provided information
• Apply diagnosis codes in accordance with CMS coding guidelines
• Utilize multiple websites to support code assignment
• Accurately and completely code under Compliance Guidelines

Requirements

• Basic office skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certification, highly preferred
• Experience or familiarity of coding within a clinical lab environment, highly preferred
• Medical coding experience (both CPT & ICD-10), highly preferred
• Experience with Meditech, EPIC, Groupcast (GPMS), & PowerPath, preferred
• Knowledge of 3M coding software

Skills

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Open to new learning experiences

Benefits

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