2 lead coder jobs found in McLean

Medical Record Reviewer The purpose of this position is to review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges; Retrieves information from medical records, ensuring adherence with established methods and procedures. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions. Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines. Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Serves as backup to other administrative functions as assigned. Meets job standards for achieving contract deliverables. Assists with other job- and education-related duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned Read, understand, and adhere to all...

JOB SUMMARY : The Medical Coding Specialist is responsible for providing billing analysis of claims and applying coding standards and federal regulations to ensure correct billing practices. In this role, you will perform bill and chart reviews to identify any variation from quality billing practices and monitor patient bills for accuracy and compliance. This position also requires awareness of international coding systems and healthcare billing practices to support global operations and ensure alignment with international regulatory standards. JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and analyze inpatient, outpatient, and provider billing for medical appropriateness of treatment; analyze charges across various revenue centers with consideration to patient diagnosis, procedures, age, facility type, and international healthcare norms where applicable. Apply recommendation of national coding and international coding and regulation standards (e.g., ICD-10-AM, OPCS-4,...