Medical Coder

The main duty of a Medical Coder is assigning codes to medical procedures and diagnoses. Other duties and responsibilities of a Medical Coder include:

- Making sure that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations

- Complying with medical coding guidelines and policies

- Receiving and reviewing patients' charts and documents for verification and accuracy

- Following up and clarifying any information that is not clear to other staff members

- Collecting information made by the Physician from different sources to prepare monthly reports

- Implementing strategic procedures and choosing strategies and evaluation methods that provide correct results

- Examining any medical malpractice that has been reported by analyzing and identifying the medical procedures, diagnoses or events that lead to the negligence

- High school degree or equivalent

- Medical Coding Certificate; RHIT or CPC by AAPC or AHIMA license; meet state licensure requirements

- Maintain coding certification and attends in-service training as required

- 1 year of medical coding experience

- Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

- Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team

- Strong computer skills in data entry, coding, and knowledge of Electronic Medical Record software; Microsoft Office Suite

- Accurate and precise attention to detail

- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Goal-oriented, organized team player

Additional responsibilities as assigned on a need basis.

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