Certified Medical Coder needed! Remote or in Largo, FL
$22-$27/hour
The Certified Medical Coder I is responsible for the accurate and timely processing and coding of physician charges. This position will code and input charges, maintain MD Coder with provider schedules and hospital information, and work tasks lists from the front end scrubs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
- Coding and Charge Input
• Review physician billing sheets and documentation to ensure accurate charge entry.
• Assign CPT (Current Procedural Technology) and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) codes for physician
charges from medical record documentation/EHR (Electronic Health Record).
• Communicate coding concerns with physicians and office staff to ensure timely and complete processing of charges.
• Ensure charges are entered and billed within one week of receipt of charge.
- Maintain MD Coder and Provider Schedules
• Use MD Coder software for inpatient charges.
• Keep provider schedules/calendars current with charge entry.
- Task List for Claim Scrubs
• Work front end edit queues to correct missing or incorrect data; add notes to the charge for any corrections made.
• Work back end queues denial/rejections for Medical Necessity, Non-Covered Services, and Inclusive Services.
• Coordinate with physician and office staff to ensure timely and complete processing of appeals.
• File appeals for denied charges using the payer websites.
Additional Required Qualifications
Experience in medical billing and/or coding office.
Possess coding knowledge.
Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
Previous experience with insurance billing.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of provider schedules and coding rules and regulations. Previous experience with Centricity Business, MD
Coder, and RCX software
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