Specialty Coder

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In this position you will:

Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic and complex procedural information for various medical and surgical subspecialties for the correct ICD-9 and /or ID-10 and/or CPT-4 HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity. May obtain the appropriate Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) or Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC), Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely. Reviews documentation for medical necessity. Audits orders and claims before submission for entirety and accuracy and to minimize claim denials. Assesses records and prepares reports. Provides technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors. Develops working relationship with physicians and other stakeholders to enhance account securing.

Requirements
Required qualifications for this position include:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Diploma/GED required. Coding Certificate program, AAPC or AHIMA accredited preferred. Bachelors/Associates Degree preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Five (5) years of coding experience required, with at least two (2) of those years in Specialty/Complex areas required, and a passing score on the pre-employment exam.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPC-H, CCA, CCS-P, or equivalent coding certification required.