MEDICAL CODER II - FULL TIME
JumpStart Games · Lakeland, FL · Today
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Description Summary/Objective
Obtain accurate reimbursement for healthcare claims.
Essential Functions
- Reviews and resolves all assigned charges thoroughly based on coding guidelines, chart documentation and related charges in billing system.
- Audits task manager work files with charges reviewed by Claims Manager that were found to have coding errors/omissions.
- When appropriate, communicates approved coding changes and/or questions to Physicians’ and their office staff. Also alerts providers of missing or late charges.
- Alerts management to coding trends discovered while working daily charges/edits.
- Stays informed and up to date on coding issues by attending seminars.
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of carrier specific State of Florida billing guidelines.
- Consistently stays within the department production goal set for your area.
Requirements
- Required Education and Experience:
- High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Must be a certified coder either through AAPC or an equivalent organization.
- Certificate of ICD-10 proficiency required.
- Preferred Education and Experience:
- 2-3 years experience in the medical coding field.
- Must have a good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Must be able to plan and prioritize workflow and produce an acceptable volume of work accurately.
- Must possess strong analytical and research capabilities to review physician and nurse documentation.
- Good problem solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to assigned providers and support staff.