MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc
Saint John, KS, USA
Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region as a Certified Outpatient Medical Coder. In this role, you will utilize documentation from healthcare professionals to accurately assign medical codes to patient records, ensuring compliance with ethical coding standards and official guidelines. Essential Responsibilities Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and modifier codes to reflect patient visit documentation precisely. Use coding software and resources to code inpatient and outpatient services, including diagnoses and procedures. Abstract required data elements such as discharge status as defined by management. Communicate coding issues effectively with providers and submit coding queries when necessary. Maintain cooperation and communication with physicians, staff, and clients to support accurate reimbursement. Serve as a resource for providers, coders, and billing offices regarding coding questions and billing edits. Manage coding workload independently while...