Designation :Medical Coding Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Research and resolution of coding projects as assigned.
- The Coder performs a variety of activities involving the coding of medical records as a mechanism for indexing medical information which is used for completion of statistics for hospital, regional and government planning and accurate hospital reimbursement.
- Codes outpatient Surgery records and identifies diagnoses and procedures daily according to the schedule set within the coding unit.
- The Coder accurately assigns ICD-10 and/ or CPT-4 codes in accordance with Coding Departmental guidelines maintaining no less than 95% accuracy in choice and sequencing of codes.
- The Coder identifies and abstracts records consistently and accurately.
- Consistently demonstrates time awareness: strives to meet deadlines; reduces non-essential interruptions to an absolute minimum.
- Meets departmental productivity standards for coding and entering inpatient and/ or outpatient records.
- Participates in coding meetings and education conferences to maintain coding skills and accuracy.
- Demonstrates willingness and flexibility in working additional hours or changing hours.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding on how position impacts the department and hospital.
- Demonstrates a good rapport and works to establish cooperative working relationships with all members of departmental and Hospital staff.
- Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information relating to Coding
Desired Profile Qualification:
A minimum of 1. 5- 2 years of Surgery coding experience required. Experience with ICD-10-CM (vol-1, 2, & 3) and CPT-4 coding, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes. CCS/ CPC/ CPC-H certification from AHIMA / AAPC.
- All coding candidates must have current coding certifications; must provide proof of certification with valid certification identification number
- Must be certified through AAPC or AHIMA.
- Certifications accepted include CPC, CCS, COC and CIC.
- Surgery Coding experience is must have
- Specific Measurements of Performance
- Quality audits are conducted monthly on 10% of all charts coded per coder.
- Production is monitored weekly/ monthly to ensure coders are being productive.
Critical Skills Required:
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
- Advanced knowledge of medical coding and billing systems and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.
Experience: 1 – 6 Years
Industry: Type Pharma / Biotech / Clinical Research
Role: Team Leader-Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Functional Area: ITES, BPO, KPO, LPO, Customer Service, Operations
Education
UG – Any Graduate – Any Specialization
PG – Any Postgraduate
Company Profile:
United Health Group Inc, top ranking health care company, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S. It has offices in all 50 states and 125 countries. UHG is Fortune 500 Company.
Specialties:- Health Care, Wellness and Health Management, Retiree Solutions, Information Technology.
