Coder-Procedures Cert

Job description

Job Requirements
Position Summary
The coder will review documentation of providers and assign CPT codes, ICD10 codes, and modifiers for provider professional services. The coder is responsible for providing coding education to providers and completing daily billing functions. Other duties as assigned by Practice Manager.
Minimum Requirements
Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience
• procedural and/or surgery coding experience

License/Registration/Certifications
• Certified Coder-CPC or CCS-P

Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
• Associate's Degree

Preferred Experience
• 2 years billing/coding experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities
• Review provider documentation in the electronic medical record to identify incomplete documentation and communicate with provider for completion
• Assign appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes
• Assign modifiers as appropriate
• Review and correct (if appropriate) provider audits
• Provide coding/billing education to providers
• Complete charge corrections
• Communicate and coordinate daily billing with PBS
• Maintain current coding knowledge and certification
• Work independently with limited supervision
• Responsible for management of denied claims
• Perform other duties as assigned