Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Professional Coder
- Contract
Company Description
Why You Should Work For Us:
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Job Description
Codes, abstracts and analyzes inpatient and/or outpatient medical records using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) for CMS risk adjustment purposes.
Codes, abstracts and analyzes inpatient and/or outpatient medical records using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9). Always coding to the highest level of specificity
Follows the Official ICD-9 guidelines for Coding and Reporting and has a complete understanding of these guidelines
Follows CMS risk adjustment guidelines and has a complete understanding of these guidelines
Understands the impact of ICD-9 codes on the CMS HCC risk adjustment model
Ability to meet productivity and accuracy standards
Ability to defend coding decisions to both internal and external audits
Qualifications
A High School or GED Required
2+ years of experience in professional coding experience either in a hospital or physician setting
Knowledge of medical terminology and/or experience with CPT and ICD-9 coding
Ability to work independently
Other Working knowledge of CMS risk adjustment model Intermediate
Additional Information
Hours for this Position:
• Monday-Friday 8:00am am-5:00pm
Advantages of this Opportunity:
• Competitive salary
• Excellent Medical benefits Offered, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO
• Growth potential
• Fun and positive work environment