Medical Coder

3 weeks ago

Philippines HCM Nexus Consulting Inc Full time
About the job Medical Coder

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Coder assigns diagnosis and procedurecodes to patient medical records and enters coding and abstracting patient data into the facilitycomputer system. Generally, performs coding on all types of cases. Position can be specialized tocode inpatient, outpatient, or physician/ professional coding, but must be able to code all patient typesdepending on business requirement. Appropriately code for International Classification of Diseases10th RevisionClinical Modification (ICD-10CM)/diagnosis, and Procedure Codes such as CurrentProcedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases 10th RevisionProcedureCoding System (ICD-10-PCS) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). relatedto a patients admission in order to provide billing and statistical information.

The work of this position is guided by defined policies, guidelines, and established practices andprecedents.

The Medical Coder must be able to meet a minimum of 95% quality and productivity target set bythe organization or by the client.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Abstracts, codes, and sequences the classification of medical and surgical procedures,diagnosis, and treatment modalities on Inpatient and Day Surgeries.
2. Reviews appropriate provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, co-morbiditiesand complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures.
3. Selects the latest, most accurate and descriptive codes per specialty:

a. For Inpatient specialty
i. ICD-10-CM for diagnosis coding, ICD-10-PCS for procedure coding
ii. Assigns Present on Admission (POA) value for inpatient diagnoses as a
supplement for ICD-10-CM coding.
iii. Assigns correct Principal Diagnosis, Secondary Diagnosis especially that are
Comorbid Complication (CC) and/or Major Comorbid Complication (MCC)
iv. Assigns correct Diagnosis-Related Grouping (DRG) and perform coding
compliance reviews. Follow official coding guidelines to review and analyze
health records.

b. For Outpatient and Professional specialties
i. ICD-10-CM for diagnosis coding, CPT for procedure coding and any
applicable HCPCS coding
ii. Assigns correct Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) for facility and
perform coding compliance reviews. Follow official coding guidelines to
review and analyze health records.
iii. Follows specific guidelines and instructions from the facility, payer and
physician.

4. Writes a compliant query to the provider for documentation and coding improvement.
5. Enters codes into computer system, extract required information from source documentationand enter data into encoder and abstracting system.
6. Reports to their supervisor their productivity status and daily issues.
7. Identifies and reports areas of concern with respect to improper coding and documentation.
8. Maintains confidentiality of patient records at all times.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills:

Must have an expert understanding of computer applications.
Must have knowledge of coding guidelines and medical terminology.
Requires expert knowledge of automated encoder system.
Must have the analytical ability necessary to interpret data contained in records and to assignappropriate codes and the visual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting.
Must also have knowledge of ICD-10 coding systems and MS Diagnostic-Related Groups andAPCs.
Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent customer service skills.
Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Education or equivalency:
Bachelors Degree in Medical Records or Allied Medical Field, or education courses andequivalent relevant clinical work experience.

Experience:
Requires a minimum of one year of acute care, or ED/Clinic coding experience, six monthswhich were live accounts with a client.

A working knowledge of Inpatient and Outpatient coding requirements.
Certification/licensure:
Certification is dependent on client requirement.
o AAPC Coding Certification: CPC, COC, CIC
o AHIMA Coding Certification: CCA, CCS-P, CCS

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