A Medical Coder reviews patient medical records and translates diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and services into standardized medical codes used for billing, insurance reimbursement, reporting, and regulatory compliance. The Medical Coder ensures coding accuracy and adherence to healthcare regulations and coding guidelines. The responsibilities includes:
- Review medical records, physician notes, laboratory results, and diagnostic reports for coding purposes.
- Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations, payer requirements, and coding guidelines.
- Verify documentation supports assigned codes and reimbursement claims.
- Identify and resolve coding discrepancies or incomplete documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation when necessary.
- Maintain coding productivity and quality standards.
- Posting charges
- CPT coding knowledge
- Ability to obtain insurance benefits and request authorizations
- Properly coding services, procedures, diagnoses, and treatments in compliance with coding guidelines and policies.
- Preparing and sending claims for payment, follow up on denied claims, re submit claims.
Requirements:
Billing certification required
At least 2 years of billing experience
Computer knowledge
Medical terminology and anatomy knowledge
Attention to detail
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- McAllen, TX 78504 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- McAllen, TX 78504: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
