# CERTIFIED CODER-2103Artesia, NM 88210## OverviewSalary Range$21.00 - $33.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh School Diploma / GEDCategoryBusiness Office## Certified Coder- 2103**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Consistently and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT and/or HCPCS codes in accordance with current year CMS/AMA CPT-4, HCPCS and Official ICD-10 Coding Guidelines by reviewing and interpreting medical documentation from physician office visit notes, procedure notes, nurse visit notes, provider orders, pathology, labs, etc.* Identifies and abstracts any additional documented HCC diagnosis not listed by the provider in the Assessment/Impression/Final Diagnosis* Review and report missing or incomplete documentation* Query providers or clinic staff as necessary for clarification of documentation or lack thereof as it pertains to proper application of ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, HCPCS and CPT E/M and procedure coding* Monitor assigned work lists and provider lists to ensure all records are coded in a timely manner* Meets departmental productivity standards for coding* Maintain current knowledge of medical compliance, coding guidelines and federal regulations, such as medical necessity issues and correct coding initiatives* Keep informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, review coding clinics and other resources and implementing these updates in daily work* Meet continuing education requirements for coding certification* Maintain annual compliance education* Participate in coding meetings and education conferences to maintain coding skills and accuracy* Attend conference calls as necessary to exchange information related to Coding**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:* Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision* Consistently demonstrates time awareness, reduces non-essential interruptions to an absolute minimum* Demonstrates thorough understanding of how position impacts the department, clinics, and hospital* Demonstrates a good rapport and works to establish cooperative working relationships with all members of department, clinic, and hospital staff* Assists billing office staff with claims denials. Verify accuracy of billing data and make corrections as appropriate for re-billing purposes as needed* Performs special projects as directed by Supervisor* Identify and communicate trends and educational opportunities to ensure proper documentation, coding, and accuracy of billing* Respond to inquiries from providers, staff, and management in a timely and professional manner* Organized and completes tasks* Regular and reliable attendance* Responsible and dependable* Present to work on time as scheduled* Strong communication skills, oral and written with a friendly, helpful attitude* Strong work ethic and flexibility required* Analytical skills experience and sound judgment to make decisions* Self-motivated problem-solver with professional demeanor* Must be able to seek assistance from supervisor when any change in schedule or issues with assigned work arise* Ability to use whatever tools and equipment is available to get the job done* Knowledgeable in multiple computer programs, i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word* The ability to work with little to no supervision* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor**KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:****AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:** Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.**Information Management:** Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.**Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:** Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.**MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:*** **Education -** High School Diploma/GED or higher* **Work Experience –** Preferred 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience + Experience with various encoder systems (3m, Knowledge source, Encoder Pro, Evident, etc.)* **Training -** Experience with CPT-4/HCPCS Procedure coding + Experience with ICD-10-CM coding* **License/Certification -** Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CPC-a, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually + All the candidates must have current coding certifications and must provide proof of certification with valid certification identification number during interview/offer process + 2+ years of experience in a PC in a Windows environment, including MS-Excel and EMR systems + Proficient Excel skills + Medical terminology knowledge**ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:** Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
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