Medical Coding Specialist

20 hours ago

Buffalo, New York, United States Imagine Staffing Technology, An Imagine Company Full time
Medical Coder Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented certified medical coder to join our dynamic healthcare team at Imagine Staffing Technology, An Imagine Company. As a medical coder, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate patient data and optimal reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review and coordinate medical records, coding principal, secondary diagnoses, and procedures to justify treatment rendered and collect accurate patient data.
  • Abstract coded data as required by SPARCS and Health Information policy.
  • Query and confer with attending physicians and physician liaisons when there is uncertainty in medical record documentation.
  • Retrieve coded data for evaluation, research, and planning in CHS, including generating reports via computer system.
  • Assist in submitting and correcting SPARCS data errors.
  • Support physicians with documentation and completion of medical records as needed.
  • Evaluate facility records for completeness according to standards.
  • Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities.
  • Investigate and review coding appropriateness upon request of in-house and third-party review.
  • Attend meetings, seminars, workshops, and in-services as required.
  • Assist with computer applications and system maintenance.
  • Maintain confidentiality of work-related medical record documentation and conversation in accordance with hospital/department policy and procedure.
Requirements:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred, or RHIA or RHIT eligible candidate with coding, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology completed.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Medical Coder (CMC) with certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); graduate of a comparable Healthcare/HIM program eligible to sit for Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Medical Coder (CMC), or an experienced coder with Certified Coder Specialist (CCS) credentials.
  • B.S. in Health Information Management or AAS in Health Information Technology or Certification as a RHIA or RHIT.
  • Successful certification within one year of date of hire or graduation, whichever is later, from AHIMA or AAPC.
  • Candidates required to take and pass a CH coding test.
  • Maintain credentials by meeting AHIMA/AAPC continuing education requirements.
  • Six months coding experience in an acute care facility preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
  • Partner with and across Teams, demonstrated ability to work closely with CH associates, medical staff, department managers, CDI Specialists, and Finance.
  • Superior written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Drive performance, ambitious, takes prompt action for priorities, addresses challenges & opportunities, possess skills related to organization and prioritization, is action-oriented.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computers, software, hardware, and technological advances.
  • Includes appropriate staff in problem-solving, defining, and prioritizing.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Mobilizer, sets goals/expectations, ability to meet deadlines consistently and generate reports.

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