Mission Regional Medical center - Chicago, IL
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Biller/Coder reviews and analyzes outpatient medical record documentation to determine diagnoses and procedures that account and support the treatment and services performed. Utilizing the International Classifications of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and HCPCS Level II, the Coder translates the documented diagnostic and procedural information into coded data in accordance with regulatory agencies and facility specific guidelines. The Coder enters the coded data and other abstracted data from the medical record into the Practice Management system, facilitating the facility department's charge audit responsibility and coding procedures. Also completes other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze outpatient medical record documentation to determine diagnoses and procedures.
- Translate documented diagnostic and procedural information into coded data using ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS Level II.
- Enter coded data and other abstracted data into the Practice Management system.
- Facilitate the facility department's charge audit responsibility and coding procedures.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience in coding with ICD-9 and CPT in a healthcare or academic setting required.
- One (1) year experience coding and abstracting in an acute care setting preferred.
- Use of an encoder software product for code verification; CCI edits, bundling, LMRP.
- Basic computer experience required.
- Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Certification or licensure as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
