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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. Capable of analyzing medical documentation and resolving coding discrepancies while ensuring compliance with coding rules and policies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
ICD-10-CM CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingMedical Terminology KnowledgeCoding Denial Resolution
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Hard Skills
Medical CodingData AbstractionDatabase ManipulationProcedural Terminology AssignmentSystem Edit Checks
Soft Skills
CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
AHIMA RHIAAHIMA RHITCCS AccreditationCPCCMC
Industry Keywords
Medical DocumentationCoding RulesClaims ErrorsDocumentation ImprovementHealth Information Technology
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Abstract and analyze medical documentation
- Assign appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes according to coding rules and policies
- Analyze, enter, and manipulate databases
- Respond to and clarify internal requests for medical information
- Review codes created by electronic charge capture and assign ICD-10-CM, E/M, CPT, HCPCS, and modifier codes
- Review and resolve coding denials
- Resolve claims errors related to improper coding and provide correction and follow-up feedback
- Abstract data and review codes for accuracy
- Perform system edit checks and correct errors
- Respond to coding information requests
- Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to providers, departments, and designated leaders
- Consult internal customers and external vendors for clarification of inconsistent or incomplete documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year Medical Coder experience required
- Associate's degree in Health Information Technology or health related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Knowledge of ICD-10CM, CPT and HCPSC required
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required
- AHIMA RHIA, RHIT, or CCS accreditation preferred
- CPC from AAPC or CMC from Practice Management Institute preferred