Medical Coder Specialist

2 weeks ago

St Clair Shores, United States Michigan Institute of Urology Full time
MEDICAL CODER

Mon-Friday Full-time 40 hours per week

Michigan Institute of Urology

In person

Saint Clair Shores, MI
Job Summary: Position is on-site

The Medical Coding Specialist will evaluate medical records and charge tickets to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the International Classification of Diseases Manual - Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology Manual (CPT). The Specialist will also provide technical guidance and training on medical coding to physicians and staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Evaluates medical record documentation and charge-ticket coding to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflects and supports outpatient visits and to ensure that data complies with legal standards and guidelines.
  • Interprets medical information such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
  • Reviews state and federal Medicare reimbursement claims for completeness and accuracy before submission to minimize claim denial.
  • Makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures; works with data processing staff to revise the computer master file. Develops and updates procedures manuals to maintain standards for correct coding, to minimize the risk of fraud and abuse, and to optimize revenue recovery.
  • Provides technical guidance to physicians and other staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors such as incomplete or missing records and documentation, ambiguous or nonspecific documentation, and/or codes that do not conform to approved coding principles/guidelines.
  • Reads bulletins, newsletters, and periodicals and attends workshops to stay abreast of issues, trends, and changes in laws and regulations governing medical record coding and documentation.
  • Educates and advises staff on proper code selection, documentation, procedures, and requirements.
  • Identifies training needs, prepares training materials, and conducts training for physicians and support staff to improve skills in the collection and coding of quality health data.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; state and federal Medicare reimbursement guidelines; English grammar and usage.
  • Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues; read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Ability to read and interpret medical procedures and terminology.
  • Ability to develop training materials, make group presentations, and to train staff
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and related documents and to maintain working relationships with physicians and other staff.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Education and Experience:
  • Certified Coding Specialist designation (CCS/CPC) Required.
  • Two years of experience in medical record coding.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Requirements

Certified Coding Specialist designation (CCS/CPC) Required

Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Certified Coding Specialist designation (CCS/CPC) Required.
  • Two years of experience in medical record coding.
Requirements

Certified Coding Specialist designation (CCS/CPC) Required

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