Under the supervision of the Clinical Coding Manager, the Clinical Coding Specialist is responsible for assisting the center’s Clinical Coding Associates and completing all daily coding projects. The Clinical Coding Specialist is also responsible for working with the physicians on proper documentation and coding practices as it pertains to CMS guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. On a daily basis, abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes for each patient encounter by using the official ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines.

2. Monitors the daily coding activities of the center teams and assists as necessary with workload and guidance as it pertains to the Official ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines.

3. Works with all physicians on documentation and coding education.

4. Performs regular audits on physician documentation to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines.

5. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with company procedures, rules and regulations

6. Maintains open channels of communication with other company departments.

7. Answers all inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• ICD-10: 2 years (Required)
• CPT Coding: 2 years (Preferred)
• Medical Billing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person