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Certified Professional Coder

Certified Professional Coder

Advanced Pain CareAustin, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

  • MUST RESIDE IN TEXAS

Job purpose

  • The certified coder prepares and submits clean claims to insurance companies electronically and by paper, and provides appropriate coding for each patient’s medical history, diagnosis, tests and treatment plan.
  • Duties and responsibilities

  • Primarily codes from final office visit, surgical / procedural operative reports signed by providers
  • Reviews medical records and accurately code primary and secondary diagnoses using CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 conventions; sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines
  • Verifies accuracy and submits claims to insurance using Electronic Medical Records systems and paper claims
  • Enters patient copayment information into the EMR
  • Reconciles charges against the schedule list to ensure no charges are missed
  • Investigates rejected claims to see why denials were issued as necessary
  • Re-bills rejected claims in timely manner
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and high degree of accuracy
  • Consults classification manuals and relies on knowledge of disease processes
  • Correlates information from supporting clinical documentation when appropriate
  • Communicates with clinical, ancillary services and medical personnel for needed documentation
  • Provides feedback to providers as it pertains to proper coding and clinical documentation
  • Keeps staff members informed of regulatory changes and updates
  • Identifies and participates in educational opportunities for self
  • Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
  • Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
  • Operates standard office equipment (e.g. copier, personal computer, fax, etc.).
  • Has regular and predictable attendance
  • Adheres to Advanced Pain Care’s Policies and procedures
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Requirements : Qualifications

    Education : Requires a high school diploma or GED; current CPC certification required

    Experience : Prior medical coding experience required; must be familiar with correct billing techniques, CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10 coding, electronic medical records and strong knowledge of medical terminology.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Extensive knowledge of coding in-office and surgical procedures and applicable modifiers
  • Advanced knowledge of ICD-9-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions
  • Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Knowledge of EMR systems and Microsoft software applications
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Data entry skills and ability to type 50+ wpm
  • Proficient in using 10 key and doing basic arithmetic
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentially and comply with HIPAA guidelines
  • Time management skills and ability to work efficiently to complete tasks
  • Excellence in customer service
  • Working conditions

    Environmental Conditions : Medical Office environment

    Physical Conditions :

  • Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8 : 00 – 5 : 00 M-F
  • Must be able to sit and / or stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
  • Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.
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