Professional Coder

Responsibilities

• Understand and translate CPT, HCPC, ICD-9/ICD-10 codes for HCC abstraction.
• Review medical records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable coding guidelines and regulations.
• Identify, compile and code member/patient data, using ICD-9/ICD 10-CM and other standard classification coding systems.
• Support the collection and distribution of documentation and coding improvement tools for designated practice units as applicable.
• Support educational activities for internal stakeholders as necessary as subject matter expert on coding review/guidelines.
• Actively participate & engage in program improvement discussions and activities.
• Maintain department productivity and accuracy standards.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Health Information Technologies (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder designation from the American Academy of Professional Coders or a Certified Coding Specialist, P from the American Health Information Management (AHIMA).
• 2 - 5 years of Medical Coding experience.
• 2 years’ experience in Health Insurance/quality chart audits and/or Utilization Review.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Knowledge

• Proficiency in the CPT-4, HCPC, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
• Knowledge of medical terminology of medical procedures, abbreviations, and terms.
• Knowledge of the health care delivery system.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to utilize a personal computer and applicable software (e.g. proficiency in Word and Excel).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Professional and ethical business practices, adherence to company standards and a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ask probing questions and obtain thorough and relevant information.

Benefits

Since 1995, iTech Solutions Inc., has been providing IT Consulting and Direct Hire Services to the Insurance, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing and Government sectors with local offices in Connecticut, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New Jersey / Pennsylvania area. Our recruiting strategy is simple, if you want to find qualified IT professionals then use IT professionals to find them. So at iTech Solutions, our personnel are all career IT professionals with a wide range of IT experience. We can honestly say our staff understands the technologies, the complexities of finding and selecting the appropriate personnel and the pressures of running successful IT projects.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD