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Medical Coder

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1915H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Pennsylvania

Posted

13 days ago

Salary

Not specified

High School1 yr expEnglish

Job Description

• Reviews the content of the medical record for hospital and professional inpatient or outpatient records. • Carefully details review of documents such as laboratory findings, radiology reports, various scan reports, discharge summary, history and physical, consultations, orders, progress notes and other ancillary services treatment records. • Translates all diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into coded form using procedure codes as required. • Using the Encoder software program, determines the codes for all diagnoses and procedures. • Determines their sequencing to legally maximize reimbursement. • Assigns the appropriate DRG. • Assigns codes based on hospital and professional coding guidelines, Coding Clinic directives, federal regulations, CCI coding initiatives, CPT Assistant or other standard coding guidelines. • Queries physicians as needed to clarify documentation within the patient’s record to facilitate complete and accurate coding. • Assists the Coding Quality and Professional Manager with training of new coding staff.

Job Requirements

  • Health information coding experience
  • Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Required)
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required)
  • One relevant certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required upon hire.
  • Skills: Communication, Computer Coding, Computer Literacy, Organizing, Teamwork

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
  • Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

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