Medical Billing and Coding

• Coordinate/review the work of subordinate employees and assist with the training and continuing education programs.
• Code medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions.
• Review the medical record to ensure specificity of diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
• Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Review the complex (problematic coding that needs research and reference checking) medical records and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and/or CPT coding conventions.
• Ensure quality and quantity of work performed through regular audits.
• Assist with research, development, and presentation of continuing education programs in areas of specialization.
• Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines.
• Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate.
• Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
• Consult with and educate physicians on coding practices and conventions in order to provide detailed coding information.
• Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation for accurate coding.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of medical record practices, standards, regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO), Health Care/Finance Administration (HCFA), Medical Review of North Carolina (MRNC), etc.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Medical Records Coder II – Ophthalmology

• Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Analyzes medical information from medical records
• Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines
• Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate codes.
• Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards.

Profee Coder – Primary Care

• Utilize technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types.
• Review the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to code appropriate diagnoses and procedures.
• Interpret health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology to report appropriate diagnoses and/or procedures.
• Send appropriate physician queries when required for documentation clarification.
• Follow Coding Clinic for HCPCs, CPT Assistant, and interpret coding conventions and instructional notes to select appropriate diagnoses and procedures with a minimum of 95% accuracy.

Outpatient Coder II, HB Coding

• Abstracts and codes physician professional services and diagnosis codes (inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures, diagnostic services)
• Assigns appropriate CPT and ICD9 codes
• Completes coding and billing worksheet
• Ensures charges are captured by performing various reconciliations (procedure schedules, clinical system reports, fatal edit reports)
• Provides documentation feedback to physicians
• Maintains coding reference information
• Trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding
• Reviews and communicates new or revised billing and coding guidelines and information
• Resolves pre-accounts receivable edits and monitors reasons for missed billing opportunities

Coding Specialist

• Execute tasks focused on revenue generation through account resolution for any company client.
• Review documentation to support or contest payer coding decisions for multiple facilities.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported appeals where applicable, using all available documentation, coding guidelines, and regulatory references to defend billed claims and secure reimbursement on insurance accounts receivable.
• Investigate the root causes of denials and downgrades, as needed.
• Provide targeted training on coding practices to Currance team members, promoting accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in resolving coding-related issues.
• Participate in daily shift briefings and contribute actively.
• Resubmit corrected claims according to Federal, State, and payer-mandated guidelines.
• Research, analyze, and correct claim errors and rejections to ensure accurate resubmission and to avoid payer denials due to preventable errors.
• Escalate problematic accounts, recurring issues, or trends to Supervisor and recommend education or denial prevention measures to the client.
• Stay current on payer updates, process changes, and coding guidelines to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and payer requirements.
• Meet productivity standards while maintaining quality output.
• Communicate payer-specific issues to the team and management for timely resolution.
• Engage in continuous learning to remain up to date on coding and payer policies.

Denial Resolution Specialist

• Reviews complex inpatient documentation at a highly skilled and proficient level to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS
• Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations utilizing an EMR and/or Computer Assisted Coding software
• Responsible for coding high dollar and long length of stay cases for all patient types
• Serves as a subject matter expert to Coding department leaders and peers
• Recommends modifications to current policies and procedures as needed to coincide with government regulations
• Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Improvement and Quality teams to ensure a match in the DRG and reconciles each Medicare case from a CDI perspective
• Responsible for clinician communication related to disease processes on a clinical level to ensure accurate coding
• Participates in payer audits and meetings by acting as a resource for coding-related audits, as requested

Inpatient Coder Specialist – Community Facility

• Coordinate/review the work of subordinate employees and assist with the training and continuing education programs.
• Code medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions.
• Review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
• Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
• Review the complex medical records and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and/or CPT coding conventions.
• Ensure quality and quantity of work performed through regular audits.
• Assist with research, development, and presentation of continuing education programs on areas of specialization.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs.

Medical Records Coder II – Outpatient

• Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician services rendered in both office and hospital settings
• Ensure all coding adheres strictly to official guidelines (e.g., provided by AAPC or AHIMA), federal regulations (CMS), and organizational compliance standards
• Identify the need for formal clinical queries for documentation clarification when necessary for professional or facility records
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards appropriate to the complexity of the assigned workload
• May provide informal guidance to new coding staff on professional coding nuances

Coder II – Cardiology

• Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician services rendered in both office and hospital settings, ensuring expert application of modifiers and E/M guidelines
• Perform entry-level facility coding for simple outpatient encounters (e.g., diagnostic imaging, labs) and basic inpatient services (e.g., uncomplicated admissions, short stays) using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, where applicable
• Ensure all coding adheres strictly to official guidelines (e.g., provided by AAPC or AHIMA), federal regulations (CMS), and organizational compliance standards
• Identify the need for formal clinical queries for documentation clarification when necessary for professional or facility records
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards appropriate to the complexity of the assigned workload
• May provide informal guidance to new coding staff on professional coding nuances

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