Medical Coder/ DataEntry

Position Summary

Responsible for providing all procedure codes and diagnosis codes ensuring all proper documentation is obtained and sent to insurance copies for billing purposes.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for obtaining authorization for hospital procedures.
• Responsible for providing all procedure codes and diagnosis codes for billing procedures.
• Creating patient accounts on EKG’s echocardiograms, and vascular interpretations.
• Responsible for verifying all demographic information is correct.
• Entering charges for all hospital procedures, daily rounds, and studies done at the hospital.
• Responsible for printing and attaching all necessary documentation to the charges for proper billing and verifying the procedures that are being billed were performed.
• Assisting with the preparation of the daily hospital list for physicians as needed.
• Responsible for taking information down from the hospital calling in for cardiology consults.
• Faxing records to the doctor on call for hospital consults if needed.
• Assisting different departments that may need my assistance in billing, collections, data entry.
• Responsible for faxing the on call calendar every month and when updated to the hospitals and doctors offices as indicated.
• Speaking to patients when they are calling regarding their procedure and assuring them that the authorization was obtained.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Insures procedure codes and diagnosis codes are up to date.
• Communicates codes changes to staff and providers.
• Performs chart audits quarterly.
• Performs related work as required or requested by physicians, or administrators.
• Practices and adheres to HIPPA regulations.

Qualifications and Specifications

• Education-High School Diploma, some college preferred.
• Maintaining Coding Certification.
• Attending Seminars as need or requested by the administrator.
• Skills in greeting physicians and answering phones in a helpful manner.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Skills in dealing with interpersonal issues and patient relations.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities without supervision.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Additional Expectations

• Understand the mission and vision of the clinic.
• Operate within the concept of patient-focused care.
• Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene habits.
• Adhere to attendance policies.
• Conform to employee policies and office procedures.