Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently.
Every day you will accurately translate patients’ medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
To be successful in this role, you must combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.
Accurately abstracts information from the service documentation, assigns and sequences appropriate CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes into the appropriate billing systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
Communicates professionally with providers, practice management, and other stakeholders either verbally or in writing.
Responsible for working encounters in the coding work queue or task lists in a timely manner.
Meets or exceeds organizational coding production and quality standards.
Understands and applies regulatory changes and stays current with coding updates, for example NCCI and MUE edits.
Reviews and resolves coding denials.
Job Requirements Required
High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
Certified Professional Coder, upon hire or
Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice, upon hire or
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice, upon hire or
Certified Coding Associate, upon hire or
Cardiology Coding, upon hire or
Certified Coding Specialist, upon hire or
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, upon hire or
Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder, upon hire or
Certified Health Care Compliance, upon hire or
Certified Interventional Radiology Cardio Coder, upon hire or
Certified Professional Coder Hospital, upon hire or
Radiology Certified Coder, upon hire or
Registered Health Information Administrator, upon hire or
Registered Health Information Technician, upon hire
Preferred One year physician coding experience and
Previous Electronic Health Record experience
Where You'll Work Location: CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky.
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