Certified Coder

DaMar Staffing; Fort Mitchell (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing in Fort Mitchell, KY seeks an Orthopaedic Care Data Entry and Coding Specialist to support a multi-specialty practice by entering charges and coding for orthopaedic care.

This role emphasizes accurate data entry, up-to-date coding, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with providers and billing teams. The candidate must understand anatomy and medical terminology and stay current with coding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of coding guidelines and updates.
• HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of billing practices and clinic policies.

Responsibilities

• Completes data entry and coding for charges.
• Maintains billing records and required reports.
• Educates providers regarding charges.
• Contributes to claims corrections and appeals.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and patient data integrity.
• Maintains records of admissions, surgeries, discharges, and consultations.
• Maintains doctor standards according to coding compliance.

Skills

Medical coding

HIPAA compliance

EHR proficiency

Data entry

Attention to detail

Job description

Orthopaedic Care Data Entry And Coding Specialist

Contributes in the delivery of excellent orthopaedic care in a patient centered environment by completing data entry and coding for all premier orthopaedic care provided within the multi-specialty practice.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and providers.

Collects, reviews, codes, and data entry of all charges for a multi-specialty practice.

Responsible for quality control of all billable charges according to the coding compliance plan.

Maintains current records of hospital admissions, surgeries, discharges, and consultations as necessary.

Maintains required billing records, reports, files, etc.

Responsible for educating providers regarding charges.

Responsible for contributing to claims corrections and appeals.

Provides accurate coding information to all pertinent departments.

Maintains doctor's standards according to coding compliance.

Ensure certification is current.

Ensure HIPAA compliance.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and co-workers.

Takes initiative in performing additional tasks that may be necessary or in the best interest of the practice.

Schedules will change as department needs change including overtime, evenings and weekends. Travel as needed.

Knowledge of the Companies Mission, Vision and Values.

Knowledge of coding and clinic rules, guidelines, compliance, and operating policies.

Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.

Knowledge of and stays current on all coding guidelines and updates.

Knowledge of billing practices and clinic policies and procedures.

Knowledge of electronic health records and practice management systems.

Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.

Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and adaptability skills.

Detail oriented.

Basic math skills.

Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures.

Ability to read and interpret medical charts.

Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.

Ability to maintain productivity set forth by leadership, while ensuring accuracy.

Ability to communicate effectively and work with others.

Ability to maintain a 93% accuracy rate.

Standard office equipment.

Office environment.

Sitting about 90% in front of a computer screen. Fast paced high productivity environment. Must be able to remain focused and attentive without distractions (i.e. personal devices).