Job Description
As a medical coding and billing professional, you will review patient medical records, abstract the information from the documentation, assign the appropriate codes, and create a claim to be paid, whether by a commercial payer, the patient, or CMS.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform coding on all diagnoses, procedures, professional services, and supplies with the most accurate and descriptive ICD-9-CM/CPT-4/E&M, and HCPCS code for reimbursement purposes
- Abstract all collected data in a timely and accurate manner into the abstracting system
- Provide corrected coded data to Collections Department as part of rebilling process
- Perform coding accuracy reviews prior to billing, concurrent reviews, and/or retrospective of coded and abstracted patient data under data quality and compliance guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested by management
Job Requirements:
- 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE in medical billing and coding preferred
- Knowledge of the ICD9-CM, HCPCS, and CPT-4 nomenclature coding rules and guidelines
- Ability to properly sequence ICD-9-CM codes
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Experience in services of Pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia, Podiatry and Physical Therapy a plus
- Strong communication skills/oral and written
- Strong Organizational skills