Medical Coder Outpatient - #1413179

McLaren Health Care


Date: 7 hours ago
City: Flint, MI
Contract type: Full time
Position Summary:

Responsible for reviewing outpatient medical records for proper coding assignment.

Position Specifications:

  • Background in laboratory billing with a focus on Pathology
  • Hybrid/Remote Position

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:

  • Accurately assigns codes (CPT-4 and HCPCS) to outpatient medical records based on documentation in the medical record.
  • Accurately verifies, modifies, and abstracts patient data to meet the requirements of data integrity and organization specific protocols and requirements.
  • Understands the coding and classification system(s) revision cycle (ICD-10-CM and MSDRG annually) and takes the initiative to understand coding and classification system changes that impact coding, compliance, and reimbursement requirements.
  • Utilizes the multiple electronic and hard copy resources available to assist in understanding and accurately assigning coding and classification codes.
  • Works closely with the providers to identify the appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes in selecting the patients’ care plans, associated orders for treatment and any co-morbid conditions. Provides education on the appropriate documentation to support all codes captured by the providers in the electronic health record.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Required:

  • High school diploma
  • One year outpatient coding experience
  • Current AHiMA registration or certification

Preferred:

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

  • Background in laboratory billing with a focus on Pathology

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Requisition ID: 24008269
  • Daily Work Times: 8:00am -4:30pm
  • Hours Per Pay Period: 80
  • On Call: No
  • Weekends: No

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