3 cpc certified professional coder jobs found in Danbury

A healthcare organization in Connecticut seeks a skilled coder to accurately code outpatient medical records for reimbursement. Candidates must have CPC, CCS, or similar certifications, along with specialized training in medical terminology and at least 2 years of coding experience. The role involves ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and requires attention to detail in coding practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Must reside in the following states AZ CT DE FL GA IL IN KS MA MD ME MI MS NC NH NJ NY OH PA SC TN TX VA Summary Appropriately analyzes and codes complex outpatient records. High-level expertise in coding and documentation guidelines, co-morbidity condition and major co-morbidity condition, extensive knowledge of CPT and LCD for appropriate reimbursement and compliance. Responsibilities Performs ICD-10-CM diagnostic and current procedural terminology procedural coding to maintain an accurate database and ensure accurate coding at minimum accuracy rate of 95%. Competent in the utilization of an electronic medical record, and computerized coding/abstracting systems. Applies the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions as well as any additional regulatory guidelines and/or coding references to select diagnosis and all significant procedures, indicating the patient’s acuity, severity of illness and risk of mortality (if applicable) and all...

Summary Accurately codes and abstracts outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. Reviews coding and amends coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations. Responsibilities Codes all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner according to department policy. Defines and transforms verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 according to established coding guidelines. Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding. Enters all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes. As applicable based on facility workflow, independently reconcile charges for areas of responsibility. Uses patient schedule together with billing slips to...