Medical Records Technician (Coder)

DaMar Staffing; Thoreau (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing in New Mexico seeks a medical coder to review medical records for completeness and accuracy, ensuring documentation supports proper coding and billing.

The role involves evaluating E/M levels, assigning appropriate ICD, CPT, HCPCS codes, and maintaining alignment with current coding guidelines and nomenclature.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records for completeness, including identifiers, signatures, dates, and reports associated with services rendered.
• Evaluates documentation for accuracy, consistency, medical necessity, and appropriate modifier usage; verifies that final diagnoses accurately reflect care provided.
• Reviews provider documentation to ensure appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels and correct CPT code assignment.
• Assigns and sequences ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on documented diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensures diagnostic and procedural terminology aligns with current medical nomenclature and official coding guidelines.

Job description

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Job Description

Reviews medical records for completeness, including required identifiers, signatures, dates, and reports associated with services rendered.

Evaluates documentation for accuracy, consistency, medical necessity, and appropriate modifier usage; verifies that final diagnoses accurately reflect care provided.

Reviews provider documentation to ensure appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels and correct CPT code assignment.

Assigns and sequences ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on documented diagnoses and procedures.

Ensures diagnostic and procedural terminology aligns with current medical nomenclature and official coding guidelines.