Medical Coder | $19/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Key Personnel is seeking a Medical Coder to join a growing healthcare organization in the Tulsa, OK area.

Medical Coder Pay: $19.00/hour

Medical Coder Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Medical Coder Summary:

The Medical Coder plays a critical role in supporting accurate healthcare billing and reimbursement by reviewing patient medical records, provider documentation, and outpatient encounters to assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes. This position is responsible for ensuring coding accuracy, maintaining compliance with applicable coding guidelines, and supporting an efficient reimbursement process. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Medical Coder Responsibilities:

• Review patient medical records and provider documentation to determine appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes prior to billing.
• Review outpatient encounters for accurate and complete coding.
• Manage and maintain the medical coding queue.
• Enter charges and print daily charge tickets as needed.
• Post medical charges accurately and efficiently.
• Review insurance and bill charges appropriately based on coding and documentation.
• Maintain accurate coding records and documentation.
• Stay current on coding guidelines, regulations, and coding changes.
• Assist other coders with reviewing patient charts and resolving coding questions.
• Review charts for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate coding.
• Maintain required continuing education and CEUs to remain current with coding standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
• Communicate with clinical and administrative staff regarding coding questions or documentation concerns.
• Perform additional coding and administrative duties as assigned.

Medical Coder Qualifications:

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification required.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of medical coding experience required.
• Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding.
• Understanding of medical terminology and healthcare documentation.
• Ability to accurately review and interpret medical records and provider notes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and following HIPAA requirements.

Medical Coder Preferred Skills:

• Experience with outpatient medical coding preferred.
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Knowledge of medical billing and reimbursement processes.
• Experience with charge entry and charge posting.
• Familiarity with insurance billing requirements and payer guidelines.
• Experience working in a physician practice, clinic, or other healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in a professional healthcare office environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while reviewing medical records and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of computers, EMR systems, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy while reviewing detailed medical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a professional healthcare environment.

Key Personnel Benefits:

While on Key Personnel's payroll, you can access Key's benefits package, including health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, term life, short-term disability, PTO, and more!

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Key Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and background check may be required.