Medical Coding Specialist

iMedX is actively recruiting for a Medical Coding Specialist with broad experience in Professional Fee Evaluation & Management coding for both providers as well as facility service lines.  Must have broad-based experience in multiple disciplines with the ability to learn and excel in the application of coding guidelines for additional disciplines as client needs dictate. Must also demonstrate expertise in appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnoses.

Purpose

The Medical Coding Specialist abstracts clinical information from health records and assigns accurate and complete codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines and iMedX standards as appropriate.

Organizational Structure:  The Coding Specialist reports to the Coding Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Abstracts relevant clinical information from the health records.
2. Identifies the first-listed and secondary diagnoses based on the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR). and assigns ICD-10-CM codes appropriately
3. Assigns CPT codes to the procedures.
4. Meets or exceeds the iMedX coding quality standards.
5. Understands and adheres to all requirements related to coding compliance.
6. Performs coding in an efficient and productive manner utilizing good time management and professional work habits.  Meets productivity standards for position.
7. Refers coding questions to the Coding Manager in a timely manner for feedback and coding guideline development.
8. Continually enhances coding skills.  Participates in team meetings and educational conferences to ensure coding practice remains current.
9. Maintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of protected health information (PHI).
10. Promotes the Company’s values.
11. Performs other job related duties as may be assigned or required.

Education:   High school diploma or GED equivalent.  Completion of a formal coding program. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding credential preferred.  Candidates with apprenticeship designations in their credentials, regardless of years of experience, will not be considered.

Experience:   Minimum of three years’ coding work experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD and CPT coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content.  Exhibits a sense of urgency towards work, possesses intermediate level computer skills, attention to detail, excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Work Environment:  The work environment is a home-based position that involves long periods of sitting with repetitive motions of hand and arm and may include frequent bending and twisting.