Medical Coder

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Coder, where your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring accurate medical billing and coding processes. In this energetic and detail-oriented position, you will interpret medical records, assign appropriate codes, and facilitate seamless revenue cycle management. Your work directly impacts the efficiency of insurance claim processing and the overall financial health of healthcare providers. We are seeking motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Duties

• Review and analyze medical records, including inpatient and outpatient documentation, to assign precise ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), and DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) codes according to established medical coding guidelines.
• Ensure coding accuracy for billing purposes, supporting the proper reimbursement from health insurance providers and third-party payers.
• Utilize billing software and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to input, verify, and manage coded data efficiently within electronic health record (EHR) management systems for billing and coding.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation discrepancies or incomplete records to ensure comprehensive coding compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health insurance claim processing procedures, medical terminology, and coding regulations to stay aligned with industry standards.
• Assist in revenue cycle management by accurately coding for inpatient services, outpatient procedures, and medical collections to optimize cash flow.
• Support the audit process by preparing detailed reports on coding accuracy and compliance with medical coding guidelines.

Experience

• Proven experience in medical coding within a healthcare setting, with familiarity in both inpatient and outpatient coding practices.
• Strong understanding of ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT coding systems, as well as DRG classifications for hospital services.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records management, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is essential.
• Experience with billing software platforms and third-party insurance claim processing is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with health insurance policies, revenue cycle management processes, and electronic health record (EHR/EHR) systems used for billing purposes.
• Prior work in a medical office environment or healthcare facility that emphasizes accuracy in medical collection and billing procedures is preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex medical documentation while adhering to current coding guidelines for accurate reimbursement.

Embark on a rewarding career where your attention to detail fuels the success of healthcare delivery! We value energetic professionals eager to contribute their expertise to a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in medical billing and coding.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical coding: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person