Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Medical Coder to join a dynamic team providing expert coding and auditing services. As a Medical Coder, you will be responsible for accurately translating medical documentation into designated numerical codes according to current coding principles. The Medical Coder will also serve as a key liaison to physicians and clinical teams, ensuring best practices in documentation and compliance with company policies. This role is fully on-site near W Holcombe Blvd and Kirby Dr, in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Provide coding and auditing services based on operative reports in accordance with current NCCI rules and LCD coverage determinations.
- Analyze and translate medical and clinical diagnoses, procedures, injuries, or illnesses into designated numerical codes.
- Act as a liaison to physicians and clinical teams, offering feedback on proper documentation and coding practices.
- Meet coding and abstracting deadlines to expedite the billing and charge entry processes.
- Maintain and adhere to established company policies and departmental procedures.
- Ensure cross-coverage proficiency across all relevant coding areas.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree, desired.
- Minimum of 2 years of physician billing experience, including at least 1 year of coding experience abstracting from medical record documentation.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification, required.
- Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) certification, desired.
- Certified ASC Coder Credential (CASCC), desired.
- Diversified understanding of CPT guidelines and Medicare rules and regulations, desired.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-9/10 codes, CPT, and HCPCs, required.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, required.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills, required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, required.