Certified Medical Coder
Full TimeThis position is primarily telecommute but must be available to attend in-person onboarding and training as well as occasional onsite meetings in Eugene, Oregon. Due to these requirements, candidates will only be accepted from the state of Oregon. Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Reviewing and processing clinic professional charge tickets according to Oregon Medical Group procedures and government regulatory standards, these general duties serve the patients, physicians and support staff of Oregon Medical Group.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time and some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary for the operation of basic office equipment such as computer terminal and telephone. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires hearing in normal acuity range and eyesight correctable to 20/20. Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required procedures. Requires the ability to work quickly under stress.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff, patients and the public. Work may be stressful at times.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Apply coding principles consistent with government regulatory standards, payer specific guidelines of the health plans and Oregon Medical Group (OMG) policy.
- Maintain a current working knowledge of CPT, ICD and HCPCS Level II codes and principles.
- Review appropriate documentation for each ticket coded/renewed for OMG office visits, Radiology or Laboratory.
- Add, delete, and change codes according to documentation in the medical record with a ninety five percent coding accuracy or higher.
- Query providers as needed when encounters lack clear documentation or missing documentation for a service or diagnosis.
- Track coding and documentation trends to report at provider/clinic staff meetings to assist with documentation improvement.
- Provide price quotes to patients when requested.
- Assist clinic and billing staff with any coding related questions pertaining to their assigned providers.
- Review and correct coding related denials to maximize reimbursement.
- Code, enter and bill missing charges when not entered by assigned providers or ancillary staff.
- Respond to coding queries sent through EMR messaging system to assist when providers and ancillary staff have questions.
- Maintain strictest confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Ongoing Customer Service Training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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