Position Description
Under limited guidance, the Medical Coder II will abstract clinical information from records to assign appropriate ICD and/or CPT Codes for a variety of encounters. Responsibilities may include documentation review for accuracy.
Major/Essential Functions
Review and abstract clinical information from medical records to support accurate code assignment.
Assign ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes for a variety of patient encounters.
Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with organizational policies, coding guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Review clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Identify and address documentation discrepancies that may impact coding and billing.
Collaborate with providers and team members to support accurate billing and reimbursement.
Apply medical terminology, anatomy, and coding conventions to coding assignments.
Independently manage routine coding assignments while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
Escalate highly complex coding cases for review and resolution as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience.
Maintain current CPC certification.
Must meet a 90% coding accuracy rate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with professional billing operations and revenue cycle processes.
Experience applying third-party and government payer rules and regulations.
Experience ensuring compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines and standards.
Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head‑to‑toe well‑being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
Retirement Plans
Wellness Programs
Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state‑of‑the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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