Certified Medical Coder

Description

• Reviews the documentation in the record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patients’ conditions and treatment.
• Verify required billing information, assigning accurate ICD-10 codes and reviewing for CPT accuracy and modifiers. 
• Respond to all requests for assistance in resolving issues related to coding and billing.
• Serve as a liaison to faculty, administrators, and personnel for all coding and billing matters
• Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
• Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field
• Knowledge of surgery coding a plus
• Minimum 2-years surgery coding experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and related computer systems