Coding Specialist (OB/GYN)
nTech Workforce, Baltimore, MD, United States
Division Manager, Talent Acquisition at nTech Workforce
Terms of Employment
W2 Contract-to-Hire, 6 months
This position is remote.
The work schedule Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day.
Overview & Responsibilities
Under direct supervision ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately. May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions. Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.
Responsibilities
Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture. Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines.
Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments. Answers questions from billing in a timely manner.
Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient’s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes.
Meets established productivity and proficiency standards.
Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services.
Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld.
Required Skills & Experience
HS Diploma/GED
Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required.
Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
2+ years’ experience with coding OB/GYN professional services required.
Experience coding for an acute hospital setting in the state of Maryland.
Preferred Skills & Experience
2+ years’ experience with coding OB/GYN surgical procedures in a Hospital setting for professional services.
Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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W2 Contract-to-Hire, 6 months
This position is remote.
The work schedule Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day.
Overview & Responsibilities
Under direct supervision ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately. May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions. Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.
Responsibilities
Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture. Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines.
Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments. Answers questions from billing in a timely manner.
Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient’s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes.
Meets established productivity and proficiency standards.
Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services.
Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld.
Required Skills & Experience
HS Diploma/GED
Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required.
Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
2+ years’ experience with coding OB/GYN professional services required.
Experience coding for an acute hospital setting in the state of Maryland.
Preferred Skills & Experience
2+ years’ experience with coding OB/GYN surgical procedures in a Hospital setting for professional services.
Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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