Job description
Job title: Medical Coder
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview: A Medical
Coder transcribes patients’ records into an insurance-accepted coding
system. With this information, they process claims for reimbursement from
providers in accordance with agreements.
Responsibilities:
Ø Assigning
Codes: Medical coders transcribe patients’ records into an insurance-accepted
coding system. They use codes such as Current Procedural Terminology
(CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS),
and International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision Clinical
Modification (ICD-10 CM).
Ø Compliance:
Coders comply with medical coding guidelines and policies to ensure accurate
and consistent coding practices.
Ø Review
and Verification: They receive and review patients’ charts and documents for
verification and accuracy.
Ø Data
Needs and Sequencing: Coders analyze medical records, identify documentation
deficiencies, and ensure proper sequencing of codes according to government and
insurance regulations.
Ø Resource
and Expertise: Medical coders serve as subject matter experts, assisting other
coding staff and verifying documentation for diagnoses, procedures, and
treatment results.
Qualifications:
Ø Work
Experience: Proven work experience as a Medical
Coder or in a similar role (at least 2+ years).
Ø Education:
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Ø Certification: CPC
certification is highly valuable. The Certified Professional
Coder (CPC) credential is the gold standard for medical coding. It
demonstrates expertise in coding for services performed by physicians and
non-physician providers.
Ø Skills:
o
Proficient computer skills.
o
Familiarity with coding software.
o
Excellent communication (both verbal and
written) and organizational skills.
o
Ability to maintain confidentiality.