Certified Medical Coder

EOTM - Partners Professional

Doylestown, PA 18901, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Title: Certified Medical Coder

Job Tenure: 12 month of Contract

Job location: 500 North West Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

Job Description:

Responsibility:

· Assign principal and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10 guideline

· Validate documentation and initiate physician queries when needed

· Analyze records for complications, comorbidities, and severity indicators

· Confirm and correct ADT data

· Support workflow improvements and participate in quality audits

Job Requirements:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Completion of a Medical Coding Program

· Active coding certification required: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Technical & Coding Knowledge:

· Proficient in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and conventions

· Understanding of Official Coding Guidelines, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and IPPS regulatory requirements

· Strong grasp of medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and ancillary test results

· Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

· Familiarity with payer systems and Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Analytical & Communication Skills:

· Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking abilities

· Ability to interpret, assess, and evaluate provider documentation

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

· Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration capabilities

· Ability to provide coding/documentation feedback to clinicians at all levels of the organization.

Work Style & Flexibility:

· Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision

· Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without accommodation