Coding Specialist

Description

Job Description

Responsible for accurate captioning of all charges from the Electronic Medical Record, including any CPT, G-Codes, and ICD-10 codes needed for maximizing revenue. The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Interact with patients and employees respectfully and consistently with the mission and values of CareSouth Carolina.
• Coding and Charge Entry: Entering CPT and ICD-10 codes as well as capturing G-Codes and translating any relevant sno-med code into the proper CPT code for services rendered.
• Review the Electronic Health Record to ensure that all relevant codes and charges have been captured.
• Protected Health Information Confidentiality: Maintains compliance with all relevant confidentiality standards including CareSouth Carolina procedures, HIPAA, JCAHO accreditation standards, etc.

Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year's experience as a certified coder is strongly preferred. FQHC billing/coding experience is preferred but not required.
• AAPC-certified professional coder is preferred. If not a certified coder, certification is required within 6 months of hire to maintain employment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to work independently and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Hours

Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location

Society Hill, SC


CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.