Certified Medical Coder

Job Description Must Haves: Minimum of 2 years in medical coding Familiarity with ICD-10 codes and procedures Highly proficient at Excel Associate’s degree in medical coding or CPC Certification Plusses: Fertility billing background preferred Working knowledge of medical jargon and anatomy preferred Day to day: A client of Insight Global is seeking a full-time, competent and knowledgeable Medical Coder/Biller. The new hire will possess a strong knowledge base of revenue cycle management, insurance and cash based revenue and first-class customer service skills. Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes. Make judicious decisions on which codes to assign in each instance and function to a high level of accuracy Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation Advising and training physician and staff on medical coding Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy Review the previous day's batch of patient notes for evaluation and coding Ensure that all codes are current and active Performing chart audits Ensuring compliance with medical coding and policies Responsible for working directly with other team members on appeals and denials from insurance payors Will work directly with department manager, physicians, and other billing staff Preparing reports as requested by management team #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC