Job Summary:
As a medical coder, you will need to read patient charts to determine medical history, including diagnoses and treatments given. Based on these charts, you’ll use a set of established medical codes tin or to transcribe patient history into a type of “shorthand” that will be used by both health care providers and insurance companies.
Job Responsibilities:
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Comply with legal requirements regarding coding procedures and practices
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Reading and analyzing patient records
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Determining the correct codes for patient records
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Using codes to bill insurance providers
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Interacting with physicians and assistants to ensure accuracy
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Keeping track of patient data over multiple visits
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Managing detailed, specifically-coded information
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Maintaining patient confidentiality and information security
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Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure all documentation is accurate and precise
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Collaborate with billing department to ensure all bills are satisfied in a timely manner
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Communicate with insurance companies about coding errors and disputes
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Contact physicians and other health care professionals with questions about treatments or diagnostic tests given to patients with regard to coding procedure
This position is Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.
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Certified Medical Coder
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Excellent typing skills
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Commitment to high level of customer service
