Coder

The Coder utilizes coding skills to work invoice reviews and provide expert advice to billing staff. Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure all documentation is accurate and precise including our co source partners Assign and sequence all CPT and ICD-10 codes for services rendered when required Work with billing staff and system WQ's to ensure proper payment of claims Comply with all Medicare policy requirements including coding initiatives and guidelines Work independently from assigned work queues Maintain confidentiality at all times Maintain a professional attitude Other duties as assigned by the management team Use, protect and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties CPC certification AAPC or CCS certification from AHIMA High School graduate or equivalent Minimum two years of coding experience related to the specialty needed (IP DRG, OP, Denials, SDS, etc.) Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel Must be able to use job-related software Surgical coding experience a plus Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction