Medical Coder

Radiology Medical Coder Job Description 

Client Profile-  An Indiana based Independent Physician-Owned radiology practices founded in 1967.   

Job Summary- The Radiology Coder is responsible for coding and charge submission activities, including abstracting CPT Professional Fee Coding and inpatient/outpatient coding and billing.  This involves reviewing medical records and assigning appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes. 

Job Duties 

• Review and analyze medical records ensuring the correct assignment of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes. 
  

• Accurately code diagnostics imaging, interventional radiology procedures and other radiological services 
  

• Ensure that documentation supports the assigned codes and matches physician orders and radiology reports 
  

• Abstract relevant data such as procedural dates, providers, and patient demographics for billing and reporting. 
  

• Collaborate with radiologists and other medical professionals to clarify diagnoses and procedures when documentation is insufficient or ambiguous. 
  

• Provide feedback to healthcare providers on coding issues and documentation improvement. 
  

• Adhere to coding guidelines, healthcare regulations and policies. 
  

• Stay updated with the latest coding changes, insurance requirements and compliance issues related to radiology. 
  

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of medical claims for radiology services to insurance companies and government programs 
  

• Follow up on denials, rejections and discrepancies to resolve billing issues. 
  

• Audit coding accuracy periodically and participate in quality improvement programs. 
  

• Manage EMR and other health information systems to store and retrieve coded information efficiently.
  

• Offer up help and training if needed, to fellow employees 
  

• Must be a team player and adjust positively to new ides and procedures when implemented 
  

• Other duties are requested or assigned.  May perform payment responsibilities.