Job description

• Analyze patient charts carefully to know the diagnosis and represent every item with specific codes

• Collect health information as documented by medical specialists and code them appropriately

• Abstracts, codes and sequences the classification of medical and surgical procedures, diagnosis, and treatment modalities on Inpatient and Day Surgeries.

• Reviews appropriate provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions, and surgical codes.

• Selects the latest, most accurate and descriptive codes from the listings of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM), American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) coding system, and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).

• Identifies and reports areas of concern with respect to improper coding and documentation.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient records at all times.

• Evaluate and re-file appeals of patient claims that were denied.

• Develop good client relationship in the course of duty.

• Collect and distribute coding related information and billing issues.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of Medical Coding experience

• Graduate of Medical Allied Course

• Has basic computer knowledge

• Willing to work US hours-graveyard shift

• Excellent communication skills

• Analytical, organized and systematic

• Process oriented and follow strict timelines

• Able to work with very minimal supervision

• Must be a good team player

• Must be willing to work on-site