Medical Coder - Remote or Hybrid Option

JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  BILLING OFFICE MANAGER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding applications

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• *Medical Coding Certification*
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Pass security check

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Communication

• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients,

      visitors, physicians, and co-workers

• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
• Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality

2.    Duties

• • Verify accuracy of patient’s insurance company name/address
  • Enter the following charges daily using appropriate CPT code and ICD-10 code: Office Charges, CIG Professional Charges, SCECWC Facility Charges, SCECNE Facility Charges, Anesthesia Charges, Pathology Charges, Hospital Charges and Lab Charges
  • Append appropriate modifiers as indicated
• Run Daily Report for Balancing at end of day

3.  Job Quality Requirements

• • Accuracy
  • Attention to detail
  • Timeliness

• • Organization
  • Little supervision needed to accomplish task

4.   Dependability

• • Attendance
  • Punctuality
  • Ability to follow instructions

• • Ability to meet deadlines

5.         Physical / mental Requirements

• • Ability to sit, stand, and walk
  • Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer,

 telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment

6.         Regulatory

            Abide by OSHA and HIPAA regulations

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• *Medical Coding Certification*
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Pass security check