Job Description

Assigns accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes by thoroughly reviewing medical records and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, maintaining high accuracy and productivity standards. Abstracts demographic and clinical data to support complete and timely record processing. Assists with coding-related reimbursement issues, identifies and reports documentation deficiencies, and supports claim edits and denials through billing scrubber workflows. Provides cross-coverage across coding areas and contributes to training and audit activities as needed.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High School Graduate.
• RHIT, CCS-P, CCS, ROCC/CHONC or CPC certification, required.
• 3-5 years coding experience preferred.
• Preferred experience with facility/professional coding as well as Inpatient, Observation, Surgical (e.g. orthopedics, podiatry, spinal, colon resection, and plastics/breast)
• Experience with Radiation Oncology or Oncology coding, preferred
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding in a clinic and/or hospital setting.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong, positive communication skills.
• Strong computer knowledge with ability to learn specific coding system.
• Data entry, abstracting, indexing, data collection and statistical-gathering skills.
• Professional knowledge of various aspects of patient care, human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of APGs, DRGs and reimbursement mandates.
• Medicare compliance knowledge.
• Completes coding consistent with established production standards after training
• Must be self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
• Be able to work independently as well as work in a strong team environment
• Must live in the state of Iowa