Medical Coder – Professional, Part Time

Posted 13hrs ago

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Medical Coder-Professional reviewing and coding medical records at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Ensuring compliance with coding standards for healthcare services rendered.

Responsibilities:

  • Review outpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
  • Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulations, payer policies, and guidelines
  • Work with billing teams to prepare and submit claims, resolving any coding-related denials
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure proper code assignment
  • Stay current on coding updates and payer requirements
  • Demonstrative effective communication and response using systems available to both the Hospital Coder and management through telephone and email communication
  • Demonstrate effective use of required software

Requirements:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding preferred
  • Experience in medical coding or healthcare billing preferred
  • Medical coding certifications from AHIMA or AAPC is preferred post-hire within one (1) year: RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, physician specialty certification from AAPC
  • Knowledge of electronic coding systems
  • Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
  • Strong knowledge of outpatient healthcare services and procedures
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing medical records and assigning correct codes
  • Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

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