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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