Medical Coder

Radiology Medical Coder Job Description

Client Profile- An Indiana based Independent Physician-Owned radiology practices founded in 1967.

Job Summary- The Radiology Coder is responsible for coding and charge submission activities, including abstracting CPT Professional Fee Coding and inpatient/outpatient coding and billing. This involves reviewing medical records and assigning appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.

Job Duties

• Review and analyze medical records ensuring the correct assignment of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Accurately code diagnostics imaging, interventional radiology procedures and other radiological services
• Ensure that documentation supports the assigned codes and matches physician orders and radiology reports
• Abstract relevant data such as procedural dates, providers, and patient demographics for billing and reporting.
• Collaborate with radiologists and other medical professionals to clarify diagnoses and procedures when documentation is insufficient or ambiguous.
• Provide feedback to healthcare providers on coding issues and documentation improvement.
• Adhere to coding guidelines, healthcare regulations and policies.
• Stay updated with the latest coding changes, insurance requirements and compliance issues related to radiology.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of medical claims for radiology services to insurance companies and government programs
• Follow up on denials, rejections and discrepancies to resolve billing issues.
• Audit coding accuracy periodically and participate in quality improvement programs.
• Manage EMR and other health information systems to store and retrieve coded information efficiently.
• Offer up help and training if needed, to fellow employees
• Must be a team player and adjust positively to new ides and procedures when implemented
• Other duties are requested or assigned. May perform payment responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, 3+years of medical coding experience.
• Excellent customer service skills, strong attention to details, multi-task as needed.
• Must be familiar with an EMR; Microsoft Office 365
• Must be able to take responsibility and work under pressure. Work efficiently in a busy medical office.
• Previous medical office experience is a must.
• Must be a positive team player.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes specific to radiology is a plus.
• Proficient in medical terminology, especially radiological terms and procedures.
• Days/Hours: M/F 8a to 5pm (Availability to start as early as 7a and work as last as 6:00pm is a plus)
• Starting pay $22.00 to $25.00 hourly (Based on experience)