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Coder I


APN Software Services Inc


Location

Rancho Mirage, CA | United States


Job description

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. Maintains quality of work based on current published standards.
3. Reviews documentation and sequences diagnoses and procedures using current coding guidelines for E&M and simple visit encounters.
4. Completes claim information and validates for split or non-split payers.
5. Communicates with Coder IIs, department management and clinic staff to obtain needed documentation to ensure correct billing.
6. Completes assigned work queue assignment within departmental productivity standards.
7. Obtains and maintains a 95% accuracy rate.
8. Maintains a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient simple visit encounters.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Licensure/Certification
Required: coding certification program: CPC-A, CPC, CSC or RHIT
Experience
Required: One (1) year of experience in billing/charge capture coding or related services
Specific Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required
ICD-10-CM & CPT/HCPCS coding conventions
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of medical terminology
Coding software familiarity
Effective written and verbal communication skills
General computer skills to include Excel, Word, and Power point
Knowledge of Denial and appeals process
Knowledge of general CMS guidelines and general billing guidelines

Education:

Required: High School Diploma, GED or higher level degree


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