Professional Coding Specialist II - Edits
Job Details
- Experience
- At least 2 years of professional medical coding experience
Requirements
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Hold a current professional HIM or medical coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
- Have at least 2 years of professional medical coding experience.
- Have physician-office coding experience; at least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
- Know anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical coding principles.
- Accurately apply ICD-10, CPT, and modifier coding requirements.
- Understand documentation requirements, reimbursement principles, compliance standards, and coding guidelines.
- Maintain accuracy in high-volume workloads and during frequent interruptions.
- Prioritize and organize assignments while meeting quality and productivity expectations.
- Work effectively in a fully remote environment and maintain consistent productivity and communication.
- Use computers, electronic medical records, spreadsheets, and other digital tools extensively.
- Sit for extended periods and perform the computer-based functions required for the role.
- Lift, push, or pull up to 10–20 pounds when required by the work environment.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for inpatient stays and outpatient encounters.
- Assign ICD-10, CPT, and appropriate modifier codes based on documented diagnoses, procedures, and clinical services.
- Complete coding, charging, and account abstraction accurately and within required daily timelines.
- Review documentation to ensure records support accurate coding, reimbursement, compliant billing, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify missing or incomplete documentation and communicate with providers and other stakeholders to obtain needed information.
- Monitor provider documentation and perform coding audits to assess accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide education and feedback to providers when documentation or coding issues are identified.
- Research and resolve missing charges, problem accounts, and reimbursement-related issues using financial and clinical information.
- Support Revenue Cycle Operations with claim development and account-resolution activities.
- Maintain coding knowledge through quality reviews, education sessions, seminars, meetings, reference materials, and coding guideline updates.