Advanced Pain Care

A healthcare practice in Texas is looking for a certified coder who prepares and submits claims to insurance companies. Responsibilities include accurate coding of patient histories and diagnoses, reviewing medical records, and ensuring clean claims. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or GED and current CPC certification along with prior medical coding experience. Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding conventions is essential for success in this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Description *** MUST RESIDE IN TEXAS *** Job purpose The certified coder prepares and submits clean claims to insurance companies electronically and by paper, and provides appropriate coding for each patient’s medical history, diagnosis, tests and treatment plan. Duties and responsibilities Primarily codes from final office visit, surgical/procedural operative reports signed by providers Reviews medical records and accurately code primary and secondary diagnoses using CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 conventions; sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines Verifies accuracy and submits claims to insurance using Electronic Medical Records systems and paper claims Enters patient copayment information into the EMR Reconciles charges against the schedule list to ensure no charges are missed Investigates rejected claims to see why denials were issued as necessary Re-bills rejected claims in timely manner Maintains strict confidentiality and high degree of accuracy...