What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Coder position at Family Medical Center of Hastings?
Description: SUMMARY OF POSITION
Assign codes to medical procedures and diagnoses. This position requires an individual who is self- motivated, efficient, organized, and detail oriented.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Answer incoming phone calls
Greet patients in the business office
Accept payments from patients in the clinic and over the phone
Review provider documentation for coding appropriateness and accuracy
Communicate effectively and efficiently with patients and other personnel
Make sure codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately
Comply with medical coding guidelines and policies
Receive and review patient charts and documents for verification and accuracy
Maintain communication with management and Providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues
Interact with other team members to assist with inquiries regarding coding, documentation, denials and billing
Assist in keeping the business office efficient, clean, and organized
Travel to bank and post office for drops and pick-ups
Note: Travel is reimbursed.
Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: High School Diploma/ GED
2 Years of current coding experience
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of legal, regulatory and policy compliance issues regarding medical coding/ billing and documentation
Basic computer skills are needed for use of our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other online applications.
PI202968420
Assign codes to medical procedures and diagnoses. This position requires an individual who is self- motivated, efficient, organized, and detail oriented.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Answer incoming phone calls
Greet patients in the business office
Accept payments from patients in the clinic and over the phone
Review provider documentation for coding appropriateness and accuracy
Communicate effectively and efficiently with patients and other personnel
Make sure codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately
Comply with medical coding guidelines and policies
Receive and review patient charts and documents for verification and accuracy
Maintain communication with management and Providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues
Interact with other team members to assist with inquiries regarding coding, documentation, denials and billing
Assist in keeping the business office efficient, clean, and organized
Travel to bank and post office for drops and pick-ups
Note: Travel is reimbursed.
Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: High School Diploma/ GED
2 Years of current coding experience
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of legal, regulatory and policy compliance issues regarding medical coding/ billing and documentation
Basic computer skills are needed for use of our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other online applications.
PI202968420
Recommended Skills
- Health Information Management
- Credentialing
- Registered Health Information Technician
- Practice Management
- Certified Professional Coder
- Medical Billing And Coding