Certified Coder

Description

• CPT and ICD coding Radiology Procedures
• Assign “Merit-based Incentive Payment System” codes (MIPs)
• Maintain quality assurance standards for department
• Report any discrepancies when reviewing radiology reports
• Ability to understand insurance guidelines regarding medical necessity for all payers
• Ability to understand compliance rules for HIPPA, CMS, AMA, WHO, and OIG
• Able to meet weekly/monthly deadlines with high degree of accuracy
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent 
• Certification:  Medical Coding certification through AAPC, AHIMA, RHIA or RHIT required
• Skills: Computer literate, detailed oriented, demonstrates initiative, time management, able to multi-task, strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, familiar with current insurance guidelines, understands payer coding denials, highly organized to work effectively and efficiently, goal driven, ability to multi-task, uses comprehensive and critical thinking for problem solving, effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience: Radiology preferred; 2+ years current coding; 2+ years in medical office or related setting