Medical Coding Specialist - Full-Time, M-F 8-4:30

Salem Clinic; Keizer (OR); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Salem Clinic Inland Shores in Keizer, OR is seeking a Medical Coder to translate patient records into CPT, ICD-10-CM, CPT-II, and HCPCS codes for billing and insurance purposes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will review coding tasks, provide documentation feedback to the Director of EHI and nursing administration, and support quality efforts by addressing HCC/RAF coding gaps on payer portals.

The role requires strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Completion of course in health information management (claims analyst/medical biller/medical coding).
• Must have working knowledge of CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and courteously; effective listening, writing, spelling, and reading skills.
• Communication skills must support face-to-face, telephone and written communication methods.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must have knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with keyboard, 10-key, mouse, word processing and basic Microsoft operating system functionality.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to interact with coworkers and providers tactfully, to be a team player.

Aufgaben

• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, CPT-II, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes to patient encounters and procedures.
• Receive denials from Health Plan Services, review documentation and supply new appropriate code or thorough explanation as to why the code cannot be changed.
• Recognize documentation requirements and assist director with feedback to providers.
• Meet deadlines set by the Clinic (e.g. close of month).
• Adherence to Mandatory Overtime protocol if activated.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, medical terminology, and industry changes through continuous education.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to use Epic, EncoderPro.com, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word computer systems.
• Ability to navigate internet sites to research coding guidelines.
• Demonstrate telephone skills and good customer service techniques.
• Flexible response to changing needs and duties within department.

Kenntnisse

Medical coding knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Health information management course

Tools

Epic

EncoderPro

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

Salem Clinic Inland Shores in Keizer, OR is seeking a Medical Coder to translate patient records into CPT, ICD-10-CM, CPT-II, and HCPCS codes for billing and insurance purposes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will review coding tasks, provide documentation feedback to the Director of EHI and nursing administration, and support quality efforts by addressing HCC/RAF coding gaps on payer portals.

The role requires strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.