Overview Under general supervision, a Certified Professional Coder is responsible for correctly coding professional healthcare claims in order to obtain reimbursement from private insurance companies and government healthcare programs. This is NOT a remote position.
Responsibilities- Abstract charts to assign appropriate codes for anesthesia services in endo, general surgery, and a wide variety of ASC and hospital inpatient cases
- Ensures all cases are accurately coded and/or accounted for on each date of service
- Performs charge entry corresponding to respective codes, as required
- Maintains files and properly follows processes for task completion
- Identifies problems with documentation and effectively communicates all issues with leadership
- Maintains and updates missing information spreadsheet for assigned sites daily
- Follow up on monthly reconciliation, as required
- Maintains personal accountability for assigned locations and tasks
- Attend meetings and trainings concerning accurate coding practices
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
- Verifies and performs mathematical computations
- Composes routine correspondence
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications Minimum requirement: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Preferred: Associates Degree in healthcare or similar field of study
Minimum two years of coding experience
CPC, CANPC, or equivalent certification required