Medical Coordinator

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Abstract and code clinical data.
• Audit medical records to ensure compliance with the organization’s coding procedures and standards.
• Accurately enter coded data in a system and validate data entered.
• Research correct coding practices, clearly document and share findings with others.
• Review denials and recommend billing corrections.
• Train staff members on the coding process.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• At least two (2) recent years of Medical Coding experience required.
• Must have a current certification of RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) or CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or certified in ICD-10.
• Experience in interpreting HCPCS / CPT codes and coding conventions.
• Experience in interpreting/coding ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes and narrative and linking ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes to procedure codes for medical necessity.
• Needs to be certified by AAPC ( American Association of Professional Coders).