Medical Coder

Staff4Me; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to join their team. This role involves assigning ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codes, ensuring compliance with CMS policies, and maintaining updated knowledge of coding guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in medical coding and possess AHIMA or AAPC certification. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with supervisors and clients. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to optimal reimbursement and quality standards in healthcare coding.

Formación

• Minimum of 2 years' recent medical production coding experience required.
• AHIMA/AAPC certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Assign ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codes from patient medical records.
• Ensure compliance with CMS policies and coding guidelines.

Conocimientos

Medical Coding

ICD-10 Coding

CPT/HCPCS Coding

Communication Skills

Educación

AHIMA/AAPC Certification

Descripción del empleo

- Assigns ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes, as appropriate, and abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.

- Ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and Official Coding Guidelines.

- Implements medical center’s physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes.

- Maintains updated knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association.

- Ensures client’s production and quality expectations are met.

- Communicates professionally and effectively

- AHIMA/AAPC certification required.

- Minimum of 2 years' recent medical production coding experience required.

- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required.