Certified Coding Specialist I

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity. NeoGenomics has an opening for a Certified Coding Specialist who wants to continue to learn and allow our company to grow. This is a Monday – Friday, Remote role. Benefits Competitive benefits with HMO and PPO options. 401k match and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs. 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. Wellness courses. Position Summary As a Certified Coding Specialist, you will analyze medical records and abstract clinical data by assigning codes from patient records in accordance with coding classification systems. You will also interact with physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes. Identifies and reports documentation issues and may participate in team education activities. Responsibilities Abstract relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign current ICD10 and CPT codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines. Identify principal and secondary ICD10 diagnosis codes with minimal error based on national standards. Code with an accuracy of 97% based on QA internal reviews. Record all diagnostic procedures and assign appropriate procedure codes. Request diagnosis from physicians when information is not recorded. Determine and record required medical information. Maintain the confidentiality of medical information contained in each record and protect data by following HIPAA compliant regulations. Experience, Education and Qualifications AAPC or AHIMA Certification required. Minimum of 1 year of medical coding experience. Thorough knowledge of ICD10 diagnosis coding and official coding guidelines. Thorough knowledge of CPT coding, NCCI and modifier usage. Thorough knowledge of CMS LCD/NCD and payer medical policies. Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology in addition to medical terminology and disease process. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr