1099 Certified Professional Coder

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  Reviews electronic health record documentation and determines accurate assignment of ICD-10 and CPT of patient encounter
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  Determines principal diagnosis codes, correclty sequences and links to CPT, addition of modifiers as applicable
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  When necessary, submits provider query following client specific guidelines for compliance and clinical documentation protocols
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  When requested, notates audit tool regarding diagnosis code abstraction and validation of assigned CPT
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  Abides by standards of medical professional code of conduct
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  Consistently meets production and quality metrics
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  Experience w payer guidelines and denials a bonus
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  Experience w Outpatient hospital facility coding an additional bonus

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  Minimum of 2 years of inpatient abstract coding assignments and audits
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  Proficient in use of electronic health record navigation and encoder product
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  Excellent written communication skills, for client and project manager
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  CPC, CCS, RHIT or CPC-H Certification
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  Complete pre-hire coding assessment as requested

Experience

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  2 year(s): 2 years required

Licenses & Certifications

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  Cert Professional Coder

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  Cert Coding Specialist