- assigns icd-10 and/or cpt/hcpcs codes, as appropriate, and abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.
- ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with cms policies and procedures and official coding guidelines.
- implements medical center’s physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes.
- maintains updated knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
- abides by the standards of ethical coding as set forth by the american health information management association.
- ensures client’s production and quality expectations are met.
- communicates professionally and effectively
requirements
- ahima/aapc certification required.
- minimum of 2 years' recent medical production coding experience required.
- ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the english language may be required.