Medical Surgical Coder I at Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters – Various Locations, Virginia

Under general supervision, the Coder I is responsible for the collection of relevant, pertinent, accurate and timely profile data configured and/or abstracted from the medical / surgical office based clinic record. This includes effective use of relevant coding systems as well as recognizing what data can be abstracted, presented and interpreted for effective use throughout the network. Assures accurate, timely and compliant coding and data entry. Reports to department management as well as individual practice management.

Uses established coding guidelines to ensure accurate coding for each patient record.

Ensures all records are coded within established productivity and accuracy standards.

Communicates with practice and medical / surgical staff to ensure accurate patient data is collected, compiled and/or interpreted.

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Certified Professional Coder certification (CCS-P/CPC/COC/CPEDC) with ICD-10 CM proficiency attestation from a nationally recognized organization preferred.

High school graduate or GED with 1 year experience in a related field required.

Associates degree in Business or related degree preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT procedure codes, ICD-9 CM, ICD-10 CM diagnoses codes, HCPCS codes, required.

Knowledge of third party payer insurance and billing guidelines and ability to use various coding methodologies to code clinical diagnoses and procedures.

Ability to relate well with consumers, companies and multiple departments.

Ability to effectively gather and exchange information in both oral and written communications and good computer and bookkeeping skills.

Medical / surgical office based coding experience to include, but not limited to: diagnosis and surgical diagnoses, E&M leveling and proper assignment of modifiers.

Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.