Medical Coder - Certified

Missouri Delta Medical Center; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Delta Medical Center seeks an experienced medical coder to assign ICD-9-CM codes for diagnoses and to code CPT procedures across departments such as Radiology, Cardiology, and OB/GYN. The role includes reviewing charts to resolve errors and ensuring medical necessity documentation is accurate.

The position supports training of new staff and remote coders, participates in educational programs, and requires active AAPC status with regular meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate with Additional Certification in the Coding field.
• Experience: Past experience coding with ICD-9-CM Coding system, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge: ICD-10 coding system, medical terminology, pathology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology are assets.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-9-CM codes for diagnosis.
• Code work lists: Radiology, Cardiology, Respiratory/Sleep Labs, Physical Therapy, Infusion Center, Recurring Labs, Outpatient OB/GYN NSTs, Uncoded records, Laboratory, All Un-coded Records.
• Code using CPT for Orthopedics procedures and Non-Stress Tests in OB/GYN.
• Review charts to determine the reason for errors and correct them; document correct codes.
• Contact physicians regarding missing orders/diagnoses and request additional information on Medical Necessity errors.
• Assist in training new personnel and remote coders; participate in educational programs and in-services.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pharmacology

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate

Additional Certification in Coding

Tools

ICD-9-CM Coding

Job description

Job Description

• Code Using CPT codes for Procedures in Orthopedics
• and Non-Stress Tests in OB/GYN
• Review charts in the EBEW Lists to Determine the Reason for the Error and Correct the Error
• Review patient charts regarding Medical Necessity forwarded from Patient Accounts and Document Correct Codes
• Contact Physicians regarding missing Orders or Diagnoses
• Contact the Physician’s Offices to Request Additional Information regarding a Medical Necessity Error
• Assist in Training New Personnel in Coding
• Assist in the Training of the Remote Coders
• Participate in Educational Programs and In-services
• Retain Active Status with AAPC
• Attend Meetings as Required
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned
• Work with SymMetrics for Emergency Department Coding
• Print Emergency Department Log for the previous day
• Any other duties assigned (Ex. Patient Accounts/Billing)

Functions Of Position

• Assign ICD 9 CM Codes for diagnosis
• Code the following work lists
• Radiology
• Cardiology
• Respiratory/Sleep Labs
• Physical Therapy
• Infusion Center
• Recurring Labs
• Outpatient OB/GYN NST’s
• All Un-coded Outpatient records
• Laboratory
• All Un-coded Records
• Code Using CPT codes for Procedures in Orthopedics
• and Non-Stress Tests in OB/GYN
• Review charts in the EBEW Lists to Determine the Reason for the Error and Correct the Error
• Review patient charts regarding Medical Necessity forwarded from Patient Accounts and Document Correct Codes
• Contact Physicians regarding missing Orders or Diagnoses
• Contact the Physician’s Offices to Request Additional Information regarding a Medical Necessity Error
• Assist in Training New Personnel in Coding
• Assist in the Training of the Remote Coders
• Participate in Educational Programs and In-services
• Retain Active Status with AAPC
• Attend Meetings as Required
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned
• Work with SymMetrics for Emergency Department Coding
• Print Emergency Department Log for the previous day
• Any other duties assigned (Ex. Patient Accounts/Billing)

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Graduate. Additional Certification in the Coding field required.

EXPERIENCE: Past experience coding with ICD 9 CM Coding system, preferably in a hospital setting, is required. Knowledge of the ICD 10 coding system, medical terminology, pathology, anatomy and physiology and pharmacology is an asset.

Special

MACHINE OPERATION: Computer, printer, FAX machine, and photocopier

Physical

STANDING: Minimal

SITTING: Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time while focusing on proper coding of medical diagnoses.

WALKING: Minimal

LIFTING: Must be able to lift light loads such as stacks of medical records (25 pounds).

VISUAL: Must have the ability to see and read medical records, coding books, computer screens, computer generated reports, and all other tools used in the performance of the job.

HEARING: Must have the ability to receive and understand telephone calls, i.e. doctors, insurance companies, etc.

SPEAKING: Must be able to speak clearly and verbally communicate with doctors, insurance companies, etc.

M-F 8a-4:30p