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Title: Medical Coder - Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Duration: 12 Weeks
Location: 100% Remote
Job Description
- Review documentation of
professional services in EPIC, obtain copies of chart notes, reports
(i.e., admission/discharge records, patient medical records) and any other
source of documentation available to ensure compliance with the Center for
Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) documentation of professional
services and assign correct CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS codes. Utilizes
ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT codebook and Coding Clinic references to verify code
specificity and follow ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and
Reporting and AMA Official Guidelines for CPT.
- Enter billing information
into EPIC Resolute.
- Establish and maintain
procedures and other controls necessary in carrying out all insurance
billing activity.
- Monitor activity for
compliance with federal and/or state laws regarding correct coding set
forth by CMS and Oregon Medical Assistance program (OMAP).
- Coordinate all billing
information and ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
- Resolve with providers, any
issues or questions which are found prior to submission to UMG for
processing.
- Coordinate with the Revenue
Cycle staff for audit of problem areas.
- Perform audits for levels of
service and diagnosis coding and provide feedback to Practice Manager
and/or Revenue Cycle staff.
Requirements
Requirements
- Two years of hospital or
professional services experience reviewing, abstracting, and coding
medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding;
- Preferred: Medical oncology
office setting
Certification in one of the
following:
- Registered Health Information
Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT),
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA).
- Active AHIMA membership may
be required for some positions. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through
the American Academy of Professional Coders