Medical Coder - Certified

Job description

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
• Assign ICD 9 CM Codes for diagnosis
• Code the following work lists

o Radiology
o Cardiology
o Respiratory/Sleep Labs
o Physical Therapy
o Infusion Center
o Recurring Labs
o Outpatient OB/GYN NST’s
o All Un-coded Outpatient records
o Laboratory
o All Un-coded Records
3. Code Using CPT codes for Procedures in Orthopedics
o and Non-Stress Tests in OB/GYN
• Review charts in the EBEW Lists to Determine the Reason for the Error and Correct the Error
• Review patient charts regarding Medical Necessity forwarded from Patient Accounts and Document Correct Codes
• Contact Physicians regarding missing Orders or Diagnoses
• Contact the Physician’s Offices to Request Additional Information regarding a Medical Necessity Error
• Assist in Training New Personnel in Coding
• Assist in the Training of the Remote Coders
• Participate in Educational Programs and In-services
• Retain Active Status with AAPC
• Attend Meetings as Required
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned
• Work with SymMetrics for Emergency Department Coding
• Print Emergency Department Log for the previous day
• Any other duties assigned (Ex. Patient Accounts/Billing

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School Graduate. Additional Certification in the Coding field required.
EXPERIENCE: Past experience coding with ICD 9 CM Coding system, preferably in a hospital setting, is required. Knowledge of the ICD 10 coding system, medical terminology, pathology, anatomy and physiology and pharmacology is an asset.
SPECIAL:
MACHINE OPERATION: Computer, printer, FAX machine, and photocopier
PHYSICAL:
STANDING: Minimal
SITTING: Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time while focusing on proper coding of medical diagnoses.
WALKING: Minimal
LIFTING: Must be able to lift light loads such as stacks of medical records (25 pounds).
VISUAL: Must have the ability to see and read medical records, coding books, computer screens, computer generated reports, and all other tools used in the performance of the job.
HEARING: Must have the ability to receive and understand telephone calls, i.e. doctors, insurance companies, etc.
SPEAKING: Must be able to speak clearly and verbally communicate with doctors, insurance companies, etc.
M-F 8a-4:30p