Full Time
Johnson Health Center
Madison Heights, VA
General Position Summary:
The Medical Coding Specialist works as part of the Billing & Coding Department to review clinical documentation, abstract data from patient medical records, and accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with applicable coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Reviews patient medical records and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and applicable coding guidelines.
2. Ensure compliance with federal, state, payer, and organizational coding regulations and policies.
3. Assigns and sequences diagnosis and procedure codes accurately for all services rendered.
4. Ensures documentation and coding accurately reflect services provided and support quality reporting metrics.
5. Identifies missed diagnoses, chronic conditions, and documentation deficiencies that may...