Senior Medical Coder

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and ICD-9/10-CM, advanced medical terminologies, pharmacology
-The Medical Record Coder will code medical records in electronic formats using ICD-9-CM / ICD-10-CM for charts in dates of service over a two-year range. Monitor regulatory changes as they apply to ICD-10 coding guidelines. Serve as a resource to Medicare Advantage Coding to ensure reimbursement accuracy. Perform ongoing analysis of charts for the appropriate coding compliance. Research and resolve assigned Coding projects
– Coder is responsible for meeting and maintaining established quality coding goals as identified and updated regularly.
– Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information appropriately per HIPAA regulations and company requirements.
– HCC coding experience is also desired.
– User must have basic to intermediate competency in Microsoft excel. Users will also be required to use other Microsoft Office 2010 applications such as Outlook on a daily basis.
– High school education or equivalent experience.
– Should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in life science. Successful completion of a coding certificate program from the AAPC (CPC) or AHIMA required. Coder must be able to provide proof of current certification and coding certification identification number.
– Advanced knowledge of medical coding and billing systems and regulatory requirements.
– User must have basic to intermediate competency in Microsoft excel. Users will also be required to use other Microsoft Office 2010 applications such as Outlook on a daily basis.