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Certified Coder I, Hendrick Clinic Billing

Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX, United States


Full Time

Day Shift

M-F 8-5

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for accurately interpreting patient records to assign ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 diagnostic and CPT procedural codes patient records.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year of related experience

Required Licenses/Certifications
Certification required

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Thorough working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Thorough knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
Knowledge of current third-party billing and collection regulatory guidelines
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong customer service skills
Requires a minimum typing speed of forty (40) words per minute and ten-key by touch
Requires proficiency in general office automation including operation of fax machines, copy machines, adding machines, postage machines, and multi-line phone systems
Requires proficiency in working with a PC, the Internet, and MS Windows
Requires a high degree of organization
Ability to gather and interpret clinical data
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to establish/maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and providers
Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients using interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all staff, managers, and physicians

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