Certified Professional Coder

Essential Skills of The Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

• Obtains operative reports for all posted surgeries and scans them into patient record.
• Uses correct coding guidelines to appropriately code surgical cases and posts surgical charges.
• Specializes in Workman’s Compensation claims, including obtaining authorizations as needed.
• Assists with review, assessment and retraining on provider audits.
• Prepares quarterly Assistant Surgeon Report.
• Trains and instructs providers and staff on appropriate coding and compliant documentation.
• Collects and enters patient’s insurance information into data base when appropriate.
• Responds to telephone calls from patients regarding account information, balances and insurance questions.
• Trains personnel new to the practice as necessary.
• Provides cross coverage for other billing personnel as required to ensure workflow is consistent.
• Additional duties as assigned and necessary for the function of both the billing department and the practice.