Reads and interprets medical record documentation to assign diagnosis codes, assigns CPT codes, assigns ASA codes and applies knowledge of payer reimbursement guidelines to ensure proper reimbursement.

Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Potential for remote options.

Starting at $32.65 an hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Adheres to the ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision, Clinical Modification) coding conventions, official coding guidelines approved by the Cooperating Parties, the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) rules established by the American Medical Association, and any other official coding rules and guidelines established for use with mandated standard code sets. Selection and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures must meet the definitions of required data sets for ambulatory surgery centers. Utilizes up-to-date versions of CPT and ICD-9 resources and remains current on changes in coding and billing standards.
• Strives for the optimal payment to which the facility is legally entitled, remembering that it is unethical and illegal to maximize payment by means that contradict regulatory guidelines.
• Consults physicians for clarification and additional documentation prior to code assignment when there is conflicting or ambiguous data in the health record.
• Diagnosis coding must be accurate and carried to highest level of specificity.
• Assigns and reports codes that are clearly and consistently supported by documentation in the health record.
• Follow up status of charges held for clearance.
• Work interface error report Pull missing demographic information.
• This position will also need to have the knowledge of clinic profiles.
• Responsible for properly performing month end tasks within the established timeframe including running month end reports for each center assigned and tracking of cases that are not yet billed for the month.
• Anytime may provide assistance to all level of employees regarding coding issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Min. Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF: Computers and Windows-driven software; 10,000 alpha numeric and numeric keying speed

SKILLS: High level of analytical and problem solving skills to accurately assign ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS code to clinical medical records.

ABILITY TO: promote favorable company image with patients, insurance companies, and general public; solve problems associated with assigned tasks

Physical Demands

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent required
• Associates Degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
• Extensive Medical Terminology required.
• Courses in ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT Coding, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Certification as an Accredited Records Technician, Certified Procedural Coder, or Clinical Coding Specialist required.
• Clinical coding experience preferred.