6 associate coder jobs found in Austin, TX

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD-10 CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%) Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. (15%) Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%) Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources...

Become a part of our caring community The Medical Coding Auditor reviews medical claims submitted against medical records provided to ensure correct coding guidelines are met. The Medical Coding Auditor work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The Medical Coding Auditor confirms correct CPT coding assignments. Analyzes, enters and manipulates the claim in the respective database. Responds to or clarifies internal requests for medical information. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures. Review medical documentation for clinical indicators to ensure procedures meet clinical criteria and correct coding guidelines Utilize encoders and various coding resources Perform CPT Procedure reviews Maintain strict patient and physician...

Job Title Healthcare Compliance Auditor Job Description This position reports to the Director of Healthcare Compliance. Responsibilities include conducting billing and coding audits, and communicating results and recommendations to providers, management, and executive administration. This role will provide training and education to providers and ancillary staff. This position will support the implementation of changes to the CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes on an annual basis. Essential Functions Conduct prospective and retrospective chart reviews comparing medical record notes to reported CPT/HCPCS and ICD codes with consideration of applicable payer coding requirements. Identify coding discrepancies and formulate suggestions for improvement. Communicate audit results/findings to providers and/or ancillary staff and share improvement ideas. Work with medical staff department to identify and assist providers with coding. Report findings and recommendations to compliance and...

Become a part of our caring community The Inpatient Medical Coding Auditor extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) to patient records. The Inpatient Medical Coding Auditor work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Where you Come In Humana is looking for an experienced medical coding auditor to review inpatient hospital claims for proper reimbursement, handle provider disputes in a result-oriented and metrics-driven environment. If you are looking to work from home, for a Fortune 100 company that focuses on the well-being of their consumers and staff, and rewards performance, then you should strongly consider the Inpatient Coding Auditor (MSDRG). The Inpatient Medical Coding Auditor contributes to overall cost reduction, by increasing the accuracy of...

Job Summary The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) will review medical records and determine compliant clinical documentation for diagnostic and procedural codes related to outpatient behavioral health services. The CPC will work closely with the billing and administrative team to ensure accurate and timely submission of claims for behavioral health services and to respond to documentation requests. Duties and Responsibilities Review medical records and verify that the documentation justifies the diagnostic and procedural codes (ICD-10 CM and CPT codes). Verify and abstract all medical data from patient records, including treatment plans, diagnoses, and procedures. Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulations, including HIPAA and CMS guidelines. Monitor and report on coding‑related trends and issues, and make recommendations for process improvements. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations, and attend continuing education courses as...

Become a part of our caring community Humana, a Fortune 100 Company, is looking for an experienced and Certified medical coding auditor to review inpatient hospital claims for proper reimbursement and resolve provider disputes. Your expertise will directly contribute to overall cost reduction, by increasing the accuracy of provider contract payments in our payer systems, ensuring correct claims payment and appropriate diagnosis related group assignments. The Certified Inpatient Medical Coding Auditor extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) to patient records. The goal is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of hospital claim payments. Responsibilities include the following: Review inpatient medical records and claims to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement Assign and validate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes Audit coding quality and...