Job Description Title: Medical Coder - Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Duration: 12 Weeks
Location: 100% Remote
Job Description
- Review documentation ofprofessional services in EPIC, obtain copies of chart notes, reports(i.e., admission/discharge records, patient medical records) and any othersource of documentation available to ensure compliance with the Center forMedicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) documentation of professionalservices and assign correct CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS codes. UtilizesICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT codebook and Coding Clinic references to verify codespecificity and follow ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding andReporting and AMA Official Guidelines for CPT.
- Enter billing informationinto EPIC Resolute.
- Establish and maintainprocedures and other controls necessary in carrying out all insurancebilling activity.
- Monitor activity forcompliance with federal and/or state laws regarding correct coding setforth by CMS and Oregon Medical Assistance program (OMAP).
- Coordinate all billinginformation and ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
- Resolve with providers, anyissues or questions which are found prior to submission to UMG forprocessing.
- Coordinate with the RevenueCycle staff for audit of problem areas.
- Perform audits for levels ofservice and diagnosis coding and provide feedback to Practice Managerand/or Revenue Cycle staff.
Requirements Requirements
- Two years of hospital orprofessional services experience reviewing, abstracting, and codingmedical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding;
- Preferred: Medical oncologyoffice setting
Certification in one of the following:
- Registered Health InformationAdministrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT),Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health InformationManagement Association (AHIMA).
- Active AHIMA membership maybe required for some positions. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) throughthe American Academy of Professional Coders