Client: UTHSC San Antonio (UTHSCSA)
Pay Rate: $42 /hr. on W2 – All Inclusive
Job Title: Medical Records Coder - Intermediate (743194)
Location: San Antonio, TX 78229
Job Type: 3 Months contract
POSITION IS ONSITE
For the coding position it would help if they had some dental coding experience, but not required.
Also, person needs to be a certified medical coder through AAPC or AHIMA.
3 month to start then will probably be extended
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, responsible for conducting the quality review of inpatient and outpatient coding, assures coding compliance with federal regulations, and maintains up-to-date coding guidelines and coding policy changes.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
High school diploma or GED is required.
Experience
Three (3) years experience in medical record abstraction and coding is required.
Additional Licenses and Certifications
Accreditation from a professional coding organization, such as American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1.Proficiency in ICD-10 and CPT coding.
2.Fundamental understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
3.Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
4.A solid customer service acumen and interpersonal skills to effectively work with both internal and external customers and responds to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
5.Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Job Duties
1.Reviews, interprets, and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes based upon medical record documentation according to correct coding principles.
2.Provides skilled and specialized technical work in documentation and coding for medical billing, abstracts complex patient-related data from medical records and coding of diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 and CPT codes.
3.Works coding related charge review and claim edits daily to ensure timely and accurate billing.
4.Researches and resolves coding related issues, and assists in meeting productivity and quality standards.
5.Verifies charge entry and physician notes for completeness to include abstracting and entering relevant medical information from the medical records; checks for required signatures; assures proper documentation guidelines are followed.
6.Review medical records and charge fee information from patient care area.
7.Contacts other facilities to obtain medical records and information needed to bill for services rendered.
8.Reviews EPIC queues and correct coding edits.
9.Codes diagnosis and procedures using classification coding systems.
10.Reviews charge documents for completeness.
11.Performs all other duties as assigned.
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