Job description
Review medical charts under the diagnosis and procedure to ascribe the related CPT and ICD-10. Ensure that you assign codes based on coding and customer guidelines. Proficient coding of outpatient/Inpatient charts across a variety of specialties with over 97% accuracy and as per the turnaround time. Strong knowledge in CPT and ICD-10 guidelines and modifiers.
Assign correct codes and perform edits as per correct coding initiative. Work as part of a team and achieve the team quality and productivity standards. Understand the causes of claim denials and continually improve coding standards. Document feedback on errors in clinical documentation at a facility and physician-specific levels.
Requirements
Candidates Should have 1 to 3 years of experience in medical coding. Experience in coding specialty – E&M. Knowledge of the US healthcare industry is desired. Good knowledge of client-specific process rules and regulatory requirements. Certification is Mandatory, desired CPC/COC/CCS from AAPC and AHIMA.