Description
JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: BILLING OFFICE MANAGER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding applications
REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• *Medical Coding Certification*
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Pass security check
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Communication
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients,
visitors, physicians, and co-workers
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
• Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality
2. Duties
• * Verify accuracy of patient’s insurance company name/address
• Enter the following charges daily using appropriate CPT code and ICD-10 code: Office Charges, CIG Professional Charges, SCECWC Facility Charges, SCECNE Facility Charges, Anesthesia Charges, Pathology Charges, Hospital Charges and Lab Charges
• Append appropriate modifiers as indicated
• Run Daily Report for Balancing at end of day
3. Job Quality Requirements
• * Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Timeliness
• * Organization
• Little supervision needed to accomplish task
4. Dependability
• * Attendance
• Punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions
• * Ability to meet deadlines
5. Physical / mental Requirements
• * Ability to sit, stand, and walk
• Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer,
telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment
6. Regulatory
Abide by OSHA and HIPAA regulations
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• *Medical Coding Certification*
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Pass security check