Coder
A coder in the healthcare industry is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and determining that any diagnoses or procedures for a patient are valid and complete. In order to assist physicians with determining the most appropriate treatment for a patient, the coder assigns diagnostic or procedural codes to the patient’s records. Additionally, the coder will properly complete electronic health records, and ensure correct assignment of ICD-9, HCPCS, CPT, and other codes.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Submitting audits to ensure correct billing of any predetermined charges
- Bill service providers based on information received from hospitals for patient care
- Supplies accurate ICD-9 coding for all diagnoses
- Supplies accurate HCPCS and CPT coding for all procedures and services provided
- Trains care providers on updates pertaining to coding and coding information
- Audits medical records to ensure that they comply with all laws
- Ensures that final diagnoses and procedures are valid and complete
Skills and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or other equivalent is required
- Medical Coding Certificate – CPC certification required
- One year of experience with ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS or equivalent codes
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong computer use skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills