Facility Coder: Precision Medical Coding & Compliance

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City, MO seeks an HIM Facility Coder to maintain clinical databases through coding and abstracting medical records. You will assign CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes in line with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines and internal policies, ensuring precise first and second diagnoses and procedures.

Collaborate with Revenue Integrity and Patient Financial Services to resolve edits, verify code accuracy, and support claim processing while aiming for high quality and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of facility medical coding and/or billing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Official Coding Guidelines and CMS guidelines.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, compliance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical databases through coding and abstracting of medical records.
• Assign CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Revenue Integrity and Patient Financial Services to resolve edits, verify code accuracy and ensure claim processing.
• Receive and respond to educational feedback identified by Coding Compliance and Education.
• Achieve quality and quantity production standards, maintain knowledge of medical record and provider documentation to maximize coding specificity with query opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Excel

Education

Associate in Health Information Management

Associate in Related Field

Equivalent Experience

Tools

3M

Oracle Cerner

Job description

NKC Health in North Kansas City, MO seeks an HIM Facility Coder to maintain clinical databases through coding and abstracting medical records. You will assign CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes in line with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines and internal policies, ensuring precise first and second diagnoses and procedures.

Collaborate with Revenue Integrity and Patient Financial Services to resolve edits, verify code accuracy, and support claim processing while aiming for high quality and