Certified Medical Coder - Clinics

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Position Summary: The Clinic Medical Coder meticulously analyses patient chart documentation and translates the extracted information into standardized medical codes for the professional component. This role needs to be detailed oriented and knowledgeable of coding guidelines.

Position details

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Licensure: N/A

Certification: Current/active Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC required.

Experience: 1+ year experience actively coding, including E/M levels required. Experience in Orthopedic setting preferred.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in electronic health record, specifically Cerner, is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terms, coding systems, and classification standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare professionals and staff.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and ethical standards in handling patient information.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze medical record documentation and accurately code and sequence diagnoses and procedures.
• Input codes and required medical record data items
• Complete coding and health information management compliance audits and other projects as assigned by the Coding and Compliance Coordinator/Health Information Manager
• Customer service and public relations.
• Participate in coding and documentation performance Improvement activities
• Is expected to comply with safety policies and procedures, regulatory requirements such as OSHA and JCAHO and to participate in corporate-wide and department safety activities
• Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned for which competency has been demonstrated

Physical requirements: This position is classified as Sedentary Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally) up to (33% of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (33%-66% of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.