Medical Coder

Medical Coder, Tucson, AZ

We are currently looking for a Medical Coder. This position is 100% Onsite and NOT Remote.

Medical Coder Responsibilities:

• Make sure that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations.
• Comply with medical coding guidelines and policies.
• Receive and review patients' charts and documents for verification and accuracy.
• Follow up and clarifying any information that is not clear to other staff members.
• Collect information made by the Physician from different sources to prepare monthly reports.
• Implement strategic procedures and choosing strategies and evaluation methods that provide correct results.
• Examine any medical malpractice that has been reported by analyzing and identifying the medical procedures, diagnoses or events that lead to the negligence.

Medical Coder Qualifications:

• A strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, billing, and denials with demonstrated ability to interpret such guidelines.
• Proficiency in computer skills including typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Medical Coder Certifications a plus. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P).
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality of medical information.
• Strict attention to details.
• Knowledge of data entry and transcription.

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE.