Hybrid Medical Records Coder III

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About the role

  • Medical Records Coder reviewing coding accuracy per guidelines and resolving insurance coding denials. Ensuring accurate reimbursement and collaborating with internal and external sources for documentation clarity.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews codes for accuracy in accordance with coding rules and policies
  • Responsible for system edit reviews and follows up on insurance coding denials for resolution
  • Uses knowledge of coding systems and system logic to review codes created by electronic charge capture and/or assigns codes through medical record documentation
  • Completes system edit reviews to make corrections before transmittal
  • Troubleshoots problems that prevent claims from being released
  • Identifies cause of edit and independently resolves issue by reviewing the patient encounter to understand the nature of the problem
  • Provides feedback for correction and follow-up
  • May abstract data and review codes for accuracy
  • Ensures accurate reimbursement based on guidelines and/or abstraction of provider documentation
  • Responds to coding information requests and inquiries from various sources
  • Consults with internal customers and external vendors to obtain greater specificity and/or clarification when documentation appears inconsistent or incomplete

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year Medical Coder experience required
  • Associate's degree preferred
  • Knowledge of ICD-10CM, CPT and HCPSC required
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required
  • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) accreditation examination for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or (Registered Health Information Technician) RHIT or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or Certified Medical Coder (CMC) from Practice Management Institute preferred

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Medical Records Coder III

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$21 - $30 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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