Summary:

The Coder Clinics is responsible for both inpatient and outpatient coding which includes converting diagnoses, procedures, and E/M services into codes based on CPT and ICD-10 guidelines, by reviewing physician/provider documentation and accurately applying the correct coding. The Coder Clinics is responsible for professional communication with the physician/provider(s) he/she codes for, as needed, for clarification of documentation and to ensure all coding is captured. The Coder Clinics is responsible to keep current his/her knowledge with all payer guidelines, and to apply those payer guidelines as appropriate when coding as well as educate/train clinic staff and providers. The Coder Clinics must maintain utmost ethical behavior at all times and can only code what is clearly documented by the physician/provider. Additional job duties as outlined below.

Qualifications:

Required Education: Possess a Medical Coding and/or Auditing Certification through the AAPC and/or AHIMA Organizations.

Preferred Education: Associates Degree and/or Technical School for Medical Billing/Coding.

Required Experience: Minimum 2 (two) years Coding/Billing; Physician Practice/Clinic setting

Preferred Experience: 4 (four) years Coding/Billing; Physician Practice/Clinic setting

Required License/Registration/Certification:

Medical Coding Certification obtained through the AAPC and/or AHIMA Organizations.

CPC/CPC-A Certified Professional Coder

CCS/CCS-P Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based

Speciality Specific Coding Certification and/or Professional Medical Auditor Certification.

Preferred License/Registration/Certification:

CPC- Certified Professional Coder - obtained through AAPC

CPMA-Certified Professional Medical Auditor - obtained through AAPC

CCS-P Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based - obtained through AHIMA

Speciality Specific Coding Certification obtained through AAPC