Medical Records Technician (Coder/Audit/Training)

DaMar Staffing; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a qualified medical coder to analyze patient medical records and identify inaccurately coded services in line with federal coding regulations and guidelines.

You will review coding accuracy, coordinate results with the Coding Manager and the Patient Administration Department Head, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for staff education to maintain high coding accuracy.

Qualifications

• Analyze patient medical records to identify inaccurately coded services in accordance with federal coding regulations and guidelines.
• Provide review and analysis of coding accuracy and compliance statistics, coordinating results with the Coding Manager and Patient Administration Department Head for feedback to the providers.
• Prepare reports of findings and recommends staff education and training on accurate coding practices and compliance issues to maintain coding accuracy.
• Provide monthly performance and progress reports addressing levels of accomplishment to Coding Manager and Patient Administration Department Head.
• Maintain thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs.
• Perform diagnosis and procedure coding through application of ICD-10-CM current edition and CPT coding guidelines.
• Develop programs and plans for training medical and ancillary services staff in basic coding techniques and requirements.
• Perform diagnosis coding through application of HCPCS and ICD-10-PCS.

Responsibilities

• Review coding work for accuracy and compliance with federal guidelines.
• Coordinate feedback with Coding Manager and Patient Administration Department Head.
• Generate and present findings and training recommendations to staff.
• Produce monthly performance and progress reports for leadership.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of anatomy, terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Coding

CPT Coding

HCPCS Coding

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Job description

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Analyze patient medical records to identify inaccurately coded services in accordance with federal coding regulations and guidelines.

Provide review and analysis of coding accuracy and compliance statistics, coordinating results with the Coding Manager and Patient Administration Department Head for feedback to the providers.

Prepare reports of findings and recommends staff education and training on accurate coding practices and compliance issues to maintain coding accuracy.

Provide monthly performance and progress reports addressing levels of accomplishment to Coding Manager and Patient Administration Department Head.

Maintain thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs.

Perform diagnosis and procedure coding through application of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) current edition and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding guidelines.

Develop programs and plans for training medical and ancillary services staff in basic coding techniques and requirements.

Perform diagnosis coding through application of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and International Classification of Diseases, Procedure Coding Edition (ICD-10-PCS).