Medical Records Coder
- Bridgeport, NE, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
- Review and code inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and ancillary services accurately and efficiently.
- Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on medical documentation.
- Review medical records for completeness, accuracy, and coding compliance.
- Work closely with Health Information Management, providers, and other departments to clarify documentation when needed.
- Ensure coding practices meet applicable regulatory and payer requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect patient health information in accordance with HIPAA.
- Stay current with coding guidelines, regulations, and industry changes.
Requirements
- Previous medical coding or HIM experience preferred.
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team.
- Experience with an EHR/EMR and coding software preferred.
- Coding certification preferred.
More about this job
Skills
- CPT
- HCPCS
- Documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Health records management
- Confidentiality
- Medical coding
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Work independently
- EHR
- EMR