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Coding Specialist – JACKSON, TN

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General Summary: A nonexempt position responsible for accountable conversion of diagnoses, procedures, treatments and exams to numerical codes in accordance with standard orthopedic clinic coding principles.  Also responsible for maintaining HIPPA compliance.

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: M-F, 8-5

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  1. Performs coding assignment to both hospital and clinic exams, procedures, treatments and diagnoses timely and accurately.
  2. Reviews documentation thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses, procedures, etc.
  3. Inputs charges and codes for billing in computer system timely and accurately.  Charges are required to be posted within 3 days after patient’s visit.
  4. Acts as a resource person to clinic staff in coding and provides education regarding coding changes and issues.
  5. Review coding periodicals within 7 days of receipt. Monitors Medicare updates that include changes of updates for physician coding.

Education: Coding certification (CPC) through AAPC preferred.

Experience: One year of previous similar experience as a physician clinic coder with knowledge of ICD10-CM, CPT, HCPEC and other coding standards and principles.

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