Medical Coding Specialist
Job Description
Responsibilities
Review and analyze medical records and documentation for inconsistent documentation practices and offer remediating solutions.
Perform ongoing outreach/education for new and existing coders on Emergency Medicine & Hospital Medicine coding and documentation requirements using a variety of formats.
Assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services based on medical documentation.
Validate the accuracy of codes and ensure adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, regulations, and payer policies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer-specific coding guidelines and requirements.
Review and address coding discrepancies and provide feedback coding leadership team.
Conduct audits of coded records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Provide recommendations for coding improvements and best practices.
Review new business medical records for documentation opportunities and templating education.
Utilize coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems efficiently.
Stay informed about updates and changes to coding systems and software.
Serves as a resource for expert knowledge in coding and documentation requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Chart Auditing/Optimization experience reuired.
EHR/EMR (Electronic Health Record/Electronic Medical Record) experience required.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt, modify and prioritize while adhering to strict deadlines and a willingness to shift priorities to meet the needs of the organization.
Knowledge and understanding of medical coding and billing systems and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of legal, regulatory and policy compliance issues related to medical coding and billing procedures and documentation.
Clear and coherent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with a variety of team members.
Self-motivated with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and demonstrate the initiative to resolve issues in support of improvement efforts.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently to analyze and solve problems.
Adept at learning proprietary software applications.
Collaborate with professionals internal and external to the company and across geographic locations.
Exhibit growth mindset and team-orientated behaviors.
Navigate competing priorities and effectively work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Review and analyze medical records and documentation for inconsistent documentation practices and offer remediating solutions.
Perform ongoing outreach/education for new and existing coders on Emergency Medicine & Hospital Medicine coding and documentation requirements using a variety of formats.
Assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services based on medical documentation.
Validate the accuracy of codes and ensure adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, regulations, and payer policies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer-specific coding guidelines and requirements.
Review and address coding discrepancies and provide feedback coding leadership team.
Conduct audits of coded records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Provide recommendations for coding improvements and best practices.
Review new business medical records for documentation opportunities and templating education.
Utilize coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems efficiently.
Stay informed about updates and changes to coding systems and software.
Serves as a resource for expert knowledge in coding and documentation requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Chart Auditing/Optimization experience reuired.
EHR/EMR (Electronic Health Record/Electronic Medical Record) experience required.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt, modify and prioritize while adhering to strict deadlines and a willingness to shift priorities to meet the needs of the organization.
Knowledge and understanding of medical coding and billing systems and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of legal, regulatory and policy compliance issues related to medical coding and billing procedures and documentation.
Clear and coherent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with a variety of team members.
Self-motivated with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and demonstrate the initiative to resolve issues in support of improvement efforts.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently to analyze and solve problems.
Adept at learning proprietary software applications.
Collaborate with professionals internal and external to the company and across geographic locations.
Exhibit growth mindset and team-orientated behaviors.
Navigate competing priorities and effectively work in a fast-paced environment.