Wolcott, Wood and Taylor, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Ambulatory Coder Chicago The Ambulatory Coding and Reimbursement Specialist is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and accurately coding ambulatory and/or hospital-based encounters. This role performs initial charge review for E/M visits, diagnostic tests, and procedures across multiple specialty departments to determine the appropriate assignment of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS codes, and modifiers for reporting physician services to third-party payers. The Specialist ensures all coding aligns with established coding standards, regulatory requirements, and reimbursement policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Analyzes provider documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation & Management levels are assigned using the correct CPT and current Evaluation and Management Guidelines Interprets outpatient office visit notes and charge documents to determine services provided and accurately assign CPT, Modifiers, and ICD-10 coding to these services. Performs comprehensive...