Certified Professional Coder

DaMar Staffing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a certified medical coder for a full-time role in Austin, TX. You will prepare and submit clean claims electronically and on paper, and assign codes for diagnoses, tests and treatment plans according to CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 conventions.

The job requires a high school diploma or GED, CPC certification, and prior medical coding experience. Work hours are typically 8:00–5:00, Monday to Friday, in a medical office setting with standard office equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires CPC certification and familiarity with CPT/ICD-9/10.
• Experience coding in a medical office environment.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Codes from final office visit and surgical reports.
• Reviews records and applies CPT, ICD-9/10 conventions.
• Submits claims electronically and on paper.
• Ensures accuracy of charges and patient data in EMR.
• Responds to denials and re-bills as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Medical coding

HIPAA compliance

Data entry 50 wpm

EMR systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPC certification

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job purpose

• The certified coder prepares and submits clean claims to insurance companies electronically and by paper, and provides appropriate coding for each patient's medical history, diagnosis, tests and treatment plan.

Duties and responsibilities

• Primarily codes from final office visit, surgical/procedural operative reports signed by providers
• Reviews medical records and accurately code primary and secondary diagnoses using CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 conventions; sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines
• Verifies accuracy and submits claims to insurance using Electronic Medical Records systems and paper claims
• Enters patient copayment information into the EMR
• Reconciles charges against the schedule list to ensure no charges are missed
• Investigates rejected claims to see why denials were issued as necessary
• Re-bills rejected claims in timely mannermaintains strict confidentiality and high degree of accuracy
• Consults classification manuals and relies on knowledge of disease processes
• Correlates information from supporting clinical documentation when appropriate
• Communicates with clinical, ancillary services and medical personnel for needed documentation
• Provides feedback to providers as it pertains to proper coding and clinical documentation
• Keeps staff members informed of regulatory changes and updates
• Identifies and participates in educational opportunities for self
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Operates standard office equipment (e.g. copier, personal computer, fax, etc.).
• Has regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to Advanced Pain Care's Policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

Requires a high school diploma or GED; current CPC certification required

Experience

Prior medical coding experience required; must be familiar with correct billing techniques, CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10 coding, electronic medical records and strong knowledge of medical terminology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of coding in-office and surgical procedures and applicable modifiers
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-9-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of EMR systems and Microsoft software applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Data entry skills and ability to type 50+ wpm
• Proficient in using 10 key and doing basic arithmetic
• Ability to maintain patient confidentially and comply with HIPAA guidelines
• Time management skills and ability to work efficiently to complete tasks
• Excellence in customer service

Working conditions

Environmental Conditions

Medical Office environment

Physical Conditions

• Must be able to work as scheduled - typically from 8:00 - 5:00 M-F
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
• Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment

Salary Description

$40/ hour with experience