Coder I

The Coder I is responsible for abstracting and assigning valid CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes to ensure appropriate reimbursement in accordance with federal, state, and private health plans as well as organization and regulatory guidance. This role is typically responsible for less complex coding with oversight.

Essential Functions:

-Accurately abstracts information from the service documentation, assigns and sequences appropriate CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes into the appropriate billing systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

-Communicates professionally with providers, practice management, and other stakeholders either verbally or in writing.

-Responsible for working encounters in the coding work queue or task lists in a timely manner.

-Meets or exceeds organizational coding production and quality standards.

-Understands and applies regulatory changes and stays current with coding updates, for example NCCI and MUE edits.

-Reviews and resolves coding denials.

-Participates in special projects and completes other duties as assigned.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

-HS Degree or equivelant

-Coding Certification (CPC, CPC-HA, CPCA. CCA, CCA, CCC, CCS, CCS-P, etc)

Preferred:

-1 year of physician coding experience

-Previous Electronic Health Records Experience

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