What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Coding Specialist I position at TALENT Software Services?
Description
Job Summary:
Reviews a patient’s medical records after a visit or procedure to translate information into appropriate evaluation and management, diagnostic, and procedural codes that insurers use to process claims for the work performed by the provider.
Skills
Required Skills & Experience:
Required Education:
Required Certifications & Licensure:
Job Summary:
Reviews a patient’s medical records after a visit or procedure to translate information into appropriate evaluation and management, diagnostic, and procedural codes that insurers use to process claims for the work performed by the provider.
Skills
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proficient knowledge in medical terminology and codes, hospital policies, and government regulations.
- Clear communication and active listening skills to interact with a diverse staff and diverse functions.
- Problem solving skills for both straightforward and complex coding concerns.
- Well-versed in conflict management and able to stay level-headed and positive during stressful situations.
- Attention to detail to accurately identify coding and billing errors.
- Organizational and time management skills to maintain workload and productivity as an independent worker.
- Adaptability to an ever-changing role with evolving responsibilities.
- Ability to collaborate with others and work as a team.
- Proactivity in setting up oneself for success to ensure tasks get done on time and with minimal supervision.
- N/A
Required Education:
- Completion of college level courses or relevant experience in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Completion of coding course in ICD-10, CPT4 (including E/M).
- N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
- Must be a certified coder; CPC-A, CPC, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, or appropriate AAPC specialty certifications are acceptable at time of hire or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- COSC (AAPC - Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder).
- CEMC (AAPC - Certified Evaluation and Management Coder).
- English (Speak, Read, Write)
Salary : $25 - $28