Medical Coder

Leading Edge; Manila; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in the Philippines is seeking a Medical Coder. In this role, you will be responsible for assigning accurate medical codes for healthcare claims, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, relevant certifications, and 1-2 years of experience in medical coding. Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems is essential. Join us to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active license as a medical coder (CPC, CCS, CIC, or equivalent).
• 1-2 years of experience in medical coding, with some requiring 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records to assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and payer requirements.
• Stay updated with coding changes.

Skills

Proficient in computer applications

Knowledge of medical terminology

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related medical field

Tools

Automated encoder systems

Job description

Job Title: Medical Coder

Location: Philippines

Job Summary

A Medical Coder in the Philippines is responsible for assigning accurate medical codes to healthcare insurance claims, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The role involves reviewing patient records, analyzing medical data, and assigning codes for diagnoses and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient records to assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and payer requirements
• Analyze and organize medical records, noting any missing information
• Protect patient information from unauthorized access
• Stay updated with coding changes to correctly code diagnoses, procedures, and medications

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related medical field
• Certifications: Active license as a medical coder (CPC, CCS, CIC, or equivalent) from a recognized accrediting body
• Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in medical coding, with some companies requiring 3-5 years of clinical experience
• Skills: Proficient in computer applications, automated encoder systems, and electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, as well as US insurance plan structure and HIPAA regulations