Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for reviewing a patient's medical records after a Clinic visit and translating the information into codes that insurers use to process claims for patients. Duties include confirming treatments with medical staff, identifying missing information, and submitting information to insurers for reimbursement.
RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
This position is responsible for reviewing a patient's medical records after a Clinic visit and translating the information into codes that insurers use to process claims for patients. Duties include confirming treatments with medical staff, identifying missing information, and submitting information to insurers for reimbursement.
RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
- Accurately assigns and sequences codes (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS/modifiers as necessary) for each patient encounter, following proper coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Ensures professional/physician billing CPT codes/ICD-10 codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations.
- Queries providers or other Clinic team members when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inade...