Radiology Medical Coder
Client Profile - An Indiana based independent physician-owned radiology practices founded in 1967.
Job Summary - The Radiology Coder is responsible for coding and charge submission activities, including abstracting CPT Professional Fee Coding and inpatient/outpatient coding and billing. This involves reviewing medical records and assigning appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Job Duties:
- Review and analyze medical records ensuring the correct assignment of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
- Accurately code diagnostics imaging, interventional radiology procedures and other radiological services.
- Ensure that documentation supports the assigned codes and matches physician orders and radiology reports.
- Abstract relevant data such as procedural dates, providers, and patient demographics for billing and reporting.
- Collaborate with radiologists and other medical professionals to clarify diagnoses and procedures when documentation is insufficient or ambiguous.
- Provide feedback to healthcare providers on coding issues and documentation improvement.
- Adhere to coding guidelines, healthcare regulations and policies.
- Stay updated with the latest coding changes, insurance requirements and compliance issues related to radiology.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of medical claims for radiology services to insurance companies and government programs.
- Follow up on denials, rejections and discrepancies to resolve billing issues.
- Audit coding accuracy periodically and participate in quality improvement programs.
- Manage EMR and other health information systems to store and retrieve coded information efficiently.
- Offer up help and training if needed, to fellow employees.
- Must be a team player and adjust positively to new ideas and procedures when implemented.
- Other duties are requested or assigned. May perform payment responsibilities.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, 3+ years of medical coding experience.
- Excellent customer service skills, strong attention to details, multi-task as needed.
- Must be familiar with an EMR; Microsoft Office 365.
- Must be able to take responsibility and work under pressure. Work efficiently in a busy medical office.
- Previous medical office experience is a must.
- Must be a positive team player.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes specific to radiology is a plus.
- Proficient in medical terminology, especially radiological terms and procedures.
- Days/Hours: M/F 8a to 5pm (Availability to start as early as 7a and work as late as 6:00 pm is a plus).
- Starting pay $22.00 to $25.00 hourly (Based on experience).