Medical Coder

eData Services Phils Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Taguig is seeking a Medical Coder to analyze patient charts and ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures. The ideal candidate should have a college degree in a related field, with 1-2 years of relevant experience in medical billing or coding. Strong communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality are essential. Certification as a Medical Biller or Coder is preferred. The role requires willingness to work on a GY shift and involves building good relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of working experience in the related field.
• Certification as a Medical Biller or Medical Coder preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience as Medical Coder and/or Medical Biller.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient charts and represent diagnoses with codes.
• Collect health information and code appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's/College Degree in Biology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or equivalent

Tools

ICD-CM Coding

CPT-4 Coding

HCPCS Coding

Job description

Job description

• Analyze patient charts carefully to know the diagnosis and represent every item with specific codes.
• Collect health information as documented by medical specialists and code them appropriately.
• Abstracts, codes, and sequences the classification of medical and surgical procedures, diagnosis, and treatment modalities on Inpatient and Day Surgeries.
• Reviews appropriate provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures.
• Selects the latest, most accurate and descriptive codes from the listings of:
• International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM)
• American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) coding system
• Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
• Identifies and reports areas of concern with respect to improper coding and documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records at all times.
• Evaluate and re-file appeals of patient claims that were denied.
• Develop good client relationships in the course of duty.
• Collect and distribute coding-related information and billing issues.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree, Biology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy/Pharmacology, Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Has effective verbal and written communication skills to discuss with providers, patients, and payers
• Applicants must be willing to work in Taguig
• With Certification preferred (license should be up to date)
• Updated certification as a Medical Biller or Medical Coder is preferred
• With 1-2 years’ experience as Medical Coder and/or Medical Biller
• Willing to work on GY shift.
• Outpatient Coding/ED specialist