Odessa Regional Medical Center
Odessa, TX
Certified Professional Coder Job Category: Finance and Accounting Full-Time On-site Odessa, TX 79761, USA Description Key Responsibilities: Analyze patient charts, physician notes and discharge summaries Ensure documentation is complete and accurate before coding Translate diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes using: ICD-10-CM (diagnoses) CPT (procedures) HCPCS (supplies/services) Make sure codes correctly represent services provided Follow healthcare laws and regulations (HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines) Company Policies Prevent coding errors that could lead to claim denials or audits Stay updated on coding changes and updates Work with billing teams to submit coded claims to insurance companies Verify claim accuracy to ensure proper reimbursement Fix rejected or denied claims by reviewing and correcting codes Communicate with healthcare providers and insurance companies Protect sensitive patient information Follow strict privacy and data...