Medical Coder - Home Health

Responsibilities for Medical Coder

• Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear
• Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy
• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
• Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation
• Review the previous day's batch of patient notes for evaluation and coding
• Ensure that all codes are current and active
• Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations
• Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual

Qualifications for Medical Coder

• Able to work independently
• Commitment to a high level of customer service
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• Superior mathematical skills
• Associate's Degree in Medical coding or successful completion of a certification program
• Working knowledge of medical jargon and anatomy preferred
• Familiarity with ICD-9 codes and procedures