You’ll need
Certifications
✓Coding Certification required
Education
✓High school diploma or GED required.
One to two years post high school education preferred.
Qualifications
✓A minimum of two years current experience with ICDM 9, CPT coding, and health insurance provider rules and regulations required.
✓Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology required.
✓Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
✓Working knowledge of computer information systems required.
✓Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective and tactful written, verbal, and nonverbal communication with patient, families, medical staff, colleagues, vendors, and other departments throughout the continuum of care to promote continuity of care and services and enhance department image.
✓Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and make appropriate decisions within hospital and departmental guidelines with little assistance from Manager.
Knowledge of physician EM coding desired preferred
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About the role
Reviews patient medical records retrospectively and concurrently for the coding and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement purposes.
What you’ll do
Responsible for coding andResponsible for coding and abstracting patients’ records for professional billing
Interacts and assists withInteracts and assists with coding requests and questions from billers
Makes process improvement recommendationsMakes process improvement recommendations to management as identified, specifically related to registration and charge posting
Keeps abreast of insuranceKeeps abreast of insurance carrier rules and changes by participating in carrier specific and MCI education opportunities
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ANDMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: