Job Profile:

• Interpret medical information such as diseases or symptoms, and diagnostic descriptions and procedures for a given visit in order to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD, CPT and modifiers.
• Medical coders are responsible in making sure the assigned codes meet all federal, legal and insurance regulations so service payments are obtained in a timely fashion.
• Coding professionals primarily have the task of organizing, compiling and translating the medical treatment information recorded by doctors. This could include information about symptoms, observations, treatment procedures, treatment outcomes, medical history etc.
• Checking medical charts for accuracy and completion
• Verifying signatures and medical data in computers.
• Clarifying information or diagnosis by communicating with healthcare providers Utilizing computer software to analyze data.
• Reviews bulletins, newsletters, and periodicals, and attends workshops to stay abreast of current issues, trends, and changes in the laws and regulations governing medical record coding and documentation.
• Develop and updates procedures manuals to maintain standards for correct coding, minimize the risk of fraud and abuse, and optimize revenue recovery.

Tools / Skills:

• Excellent communication ability
• Medical terminology
• Problem solving
• Comfortable with teamwork

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