5 coder professional jobs found

Accountable for conversion of outpatient diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using an international classification of diseases, and HCPCS codes based on documentation in the patient’s record, are coded accurately and in a timely manner. Complies with government, insurance regulations and with medical coding guidelines and polices that all records are coded accurately and in a timely manner. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Reviews and validates all diagnoses/procedures stated by physician and other healthcare providers. Ensures that records are coded within 48 business hours of discharge. Notifies director whenever work is more than 48 hours behind work deadline. Meets productivity standard of assigning codes to a minimum of 25 charts per hour. 2. Partners with charting physician if diagnosis is not transcribed to assure all required documentation is presented to meet compliance accuracy in coding and severity of illness is charted and coded. 3. Codes diagnoses and...

CNY Family Care's commitment to excellence sets us apart and guides us as we provide care for our community. The Medical Coder and Auditor will be responsible to conduct prospective audits of coding and billing; analyze physician and provider documentation in outpatient office health records; correct evaluation and management (E/M) service levels, appropriate procedure codes, and any necessary modifiers.  Medical Coder and Auditor Responsibilities: Navigate the patient health record, office visit notes, and procedure reports in the determination of diagnoses, reason for visit, procedures, and modifiers to be coded. Code outpatient records utilizing coding books, online tools, and references, in the assignment of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers. Document individual encounter audit findings and communicates results to providers. Access charge work queues to validate and assign charges. Perform all required EMR functions as efficiently as possible and according...

Position Summary Performs coding and documentation quality audits, providing feedback and education to coding and reimbursement specialists, coders, and providers.   Minimum Qualifications ·       High School graduate or equivalency and five years of coding and reimbursement experience of which 1 year may be as a coding auditor. ·       Additional job-specific education may substitute for the experience. ·       Active professional coding certification from an accredited organization, e.g., American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). ·       Certification to remain current during term of employment. ·       Knowledge of CPT, ICD-CM, ICD-10, and HCPCS nomenclature.   Position Specific Qualifications •        Billing and coding experience in a multi-specialty group practice and/or academic practice setting is preferred. •        Five...

SCOPE: Under minimal supervision performs periodic, comprehensive coding audits for all assigned regional oncologists (medical, radiation and surgical oncology).   Verifies charge documentation and charge submission processes are in compliance with Federal and State regulations, as well as payer guidelines. Coordinates efforts with manager and front office managers to ensure optimal revenue cycle processes and adherence to compliance and revenue cycle policies and procedures.  Provides effective educational feedback to physicians and staff on findings from audits and updates in Payer billing regulation . ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops Audit and Education Programs Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign current ICD and CPT codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines. Codes with an accuracy of 97% based on QA internal reviews Performs Evaluation and Management (E&M)...