About the Role
The Medical Records Coder I will improve documentation, data quality, and revenue cycle operations by assigning International Classification of Disease system-10 (ICD), CM, and PCS codes according to AHA – AMA Guidelines, CMS and NGS.
Responsibilities
- Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for accurate and timely billing to the most appropriate payer.
- Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers.
- Initiate and follow up on queries with providers.
- Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding.
- Respond to Insurance, compliance, and RAC denials.
- Review and assist in the maintenance of coding-related policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Knowledge of EMR, Coding Software, and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity & CCI edits.
- Good Oral and Written Communication.
Skills
- EMR
- Coding Software
- Microsoft Office
- Modifiers
- Medical Necessity
- CCI edits
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Epic
- 3M software
Work Type
- Full-Time
Education Level
- AS in Health Information Management or related degree or equivalent experience
- BS in Health Information Management
Salary/Compensations
- $22.50 - $28 hourly
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
