Part Time Ophthalmology Medical Coder

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Part Time Profee Ophthalmology Medical Coder responsible for coding services on physician medical records. Working with IKS Health to reduce administrative burdens in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

  • You will be responsible for providing coding and abstracting services for clients on physician medical records using ICD 10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems.
  • You will use established coding principles, software, and your knowledge and experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record.
  • You will participate in industry forums and support coding education within the team.
  • Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care encounter.
  • Selects the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definition.
  • Ensures appropriate DRG assignment.
  • Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.
  • Consistently meet productivity and quality performance requirements.
  • Responsible for utilizing applications to enter charts coded in real-time throughout the scheduled shift.
  • Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.
  • Participate in team meetings and all training required by IKS staff or client.
  • May be asked to participate in training or shadowing of other coders.
  • Flexibility in assignment over multiple clients to ensure meeting required classification hours.
  • Participate in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management.
  • Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
  • Participates in education modules as assigned.
  • Responsible for keeping coding credentials up to date and active.
  • Maintains effective and professional communication skills.
  • Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect.

Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of 3 years or more of related coding experience.
  • Must be able to code Clinic E&M and CPTs.
  • Experience coding Profee, Ophthalmology charts.
  • Epic with 3M, 360 experience required.
  • Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
  • Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPS and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state, and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
  • Must pass a coding proficiency test.
  • Requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Requires a high level of coding accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

Benefits:

  • healthcare
  • 401k
  • paid time off