Job Description
Job Description
Perform a variety of activities involving the coding of medical records by ascribing accurate diagnosis and CPT codes as per ICD-10 and CPT-4 systems of coding
Perform Coding for records about surgeries performed with a minimum of 96% accuracy and as per turnaround time requirements
Exceeds the productivity standards for Medical Coding for Surgery - as per the productivity norms for inpatient and/or specialty-specific outpatient coding standards
Maintains a high degree of professional and ethical standards
Focuses on continuous improvement by working on projects that enable customers to arrest revenue leakage while complying with the standards
Focuses on updating coding skills, knowledge, and accuracy by participating in coding team meetings and educational conferences
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, applicants need to meet the following qualification criteria:
1 to 4 years of experience in Medical Coding for Surgery specialty
Exposure to CPT-4, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding
CCS/CPC/CPC-H/CIC/COC certification from AAPC /AHIMA would be a plus
Certification is compulsory.
Good knowledge of medical coding and billing systems, regulatory requirements, auditing concepts, and principles