The Coding Expert III completely studies the medical material of the inpatient, outpatient, and emergency situation medical records and appoints proper ICD-9-CM Codes to medical diagnosis and CPT and HCPCS codes to all treatments or doctor services for ideal compensation.
PRINCIPAL TASK FUNCTIONS:
1. Devotes to the objective, vision, beliefs and regularly shows our core worths.
2. Research studies and evaluates the scientific material of a medical record.
3. Assigns and series medical diagnosis and treatment codes properly to get to the proper DRG or APC project.
4. Goes into coding details into the computer system for compensation usage by Client Financial Providers for sending clients’ costs.
5. Preserves a comprehensive and upgraded understanding of Scientific Coding Guidelines., Fiscal Intermediary regulations, Coding Compliance requirements and Resident Medical Evaluation Policies.
6. Makes use of cross-training in 3 or more scientific specializeds to assist in coding of complex and service-extensive medical records.
7. Offers education to center health care experts and medical personnel in making use of coding standards and practices, correct paperwork methods, and question tracking to help with documents enhancement activities.
8. Keeps rigorous privacy relating to client info.
9. Coaches and trains brand-new coding employee.
10. Functions as a staff member to guarantee all coding is precise and satisfies turn-around requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalency needed. Class operate in ICD9CM and CPT Coding treatments needed. RHIA (Registered Health Details Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Details Specialist) or Accreditation as a CCS or CCS-P (Licensed Coding Professional) or Licensed Expert Coder (CPC) needed.
Minimum of 2 (2) years coding experience in a medical environment needed.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/ ACCREDITATIONS:
None
Bryan Health.
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