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Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Medical Coder in the healthcare industry based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the accurate assignment of medical codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services provided to patients in compliance with coding guidelines and regulations. This role involves a high level of analytical skills and a strong commitment to maintaining high coding accuracy and integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes to medical diagnoses, procedures, and services based on documentation provided by healthcare providers.

• Review medical records and encounter forms to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

• Resolve discrepancies or documentation issues through appropriate channels, seeking clarification from healthcare providers when necessary.

• Review coded medical records to ensure that claims are accurately coded and supported by appropriate documentation.

• Prepare and submit clean claims to insurance companies or government payers in accordance with established billing and coding procedures.

• Monitor claim status and follow up on unpaid or denied claims, identifying and resolving coding-related issues to facilitate timely reimbursement.

• Stay abreast of updates and changes to coding guidelines, regulations, and reimbursement policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Conduct regular audits of coded medical records to assess coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with coding standards and documentation requirements.

• Provide coding education and training to healthcare providers, coding staff, and other stakeholders to promote coding proficiency and compliance.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers and clinical documentation improvement specialists to address coding-related documentation deficiencies and ensure accurate code assignment.

• Identify opportunities for documentation improvement to capture the full scope and complexity of patient care, leading to more accurate code assignment and reimbursement.

• Participate in quality assurance activities, including coding audits, performance reviews, and quality improvement initiatives, to uphold coding accuracy and integrity.

• Implement corrective actions and process improvements based on audit findings and performance metrics to enhance coding quality and efficiency. Requirements • Must have proficiency in medical coding software such as 3M, Allscripts, Cerner Technologies, EHR SYSTEM, and Encoders.

• Ability to effectively manage billing functions.

• Familiarity and experience with charts and graphs.

• Must have experience in claim administration.

• Comprehensive knowledge of CPT codes is essential.

• Should possess strong problem diagnosis and solving skills.

• Previous experience in the healthcare, hospitals, or social assistance industry is necessary.

• Adept at interpreting and making sense of medical charts.

• Should have a clear understanding of healthcare billing procedures.

• Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the healthcare industry.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

• Must have a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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