Medical Records Coder I

About the role

Responsible for the daily ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding of the department records. Responsible or billing, collection and related issues, such as edits, correspondence and accounts receivables. Other secretarial and clerical duties as required. Assist with the daily operations of the practice as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verifies CPT-4 codes and identifies principal and secondary ICD-10 codes
• Coding is 100% accurate
• Reviews all physician documentation in EPF for appropriate billing and coding
• Coding is 100% accurate to maximize reimbursement
• Reviews and resolves all coding denials
• Unpaid claims are reduced in a timely manner to maximize reimbursement
• Gathers, clarifies and verifies necessary patient treatment documentation from inpatient care areas
• Documentation is obtained on a daily basis to ensure prompt and accurate billing to decrease billing lag days
• Generates all physician inpatient charges
• Charges are complete and accurate
• Reconciles inpatient discharge report against EPF to capture all patient billing
• Billing is complete and accurate to enhance charge entry process turn-around time
• Communicates with physicians to verify and clarify chart documentation
• Charges accurately reflect documented treatment
• Aids in the training of new associates
• New associates are properly trained
• Assists with special projects and other functions as required

Qualifications

• High School Required
• BA Preferred
• 1-3 years
• 3 years
• EPIC Electronic Medical Records System, clerical experience involving patient registration/billing/coding

Skills

• Energetic, focused team player with a positive outlook
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, able to produce high volumes of accurate work and remain flexible
• Ability to take direction and ask questions appropriately; effective communication both verbally and in writing
• Ability to enter alpha/numeric data quickly; read, understand and follow verbal and written instructions; work independently
• Proficient in MS Word and/or Excel
• Must be proficient in Epic electronic medical information system
• Display good judgment skills
• Some knowledge of HMO and managed care plans and covered benefits
• Knowledge of Anatomy, physiology and Medical terminology
• Always keep high level of professionalism
• CPC Certification Required

Pay

Hiring rate is $36.40 per hour, which may vary based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5 PM, 7.5 hours per day.