Part Time Ophthalmology Medical Coder

Job Description: • You will be responsible for providing coding and abstracting services for clients on physician medical records using ICD 10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems. • You will use established coding principles, software, and your knowledge and experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record. • You will participate in industry forums and support coding education within the team. • Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care encounter. • Selects the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definition. • Ensures appropriate DRG assignment. • Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record. • Consistently meet productivity and quality performance requirements. • Responsible for utilizing applications to enter charts coded in real-time throughout the scheduled shift. • Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client. • Participate in team meetings and all training required by IKS staff or client. • May be asked to participate in training or shadowing of other coders. • Flexibility in assignment over multiple clients to ensure meeting required classification hours. • Participate in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management. • Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. • Participates in education modules as assigned. • Responsible for keeping coding credentials up to date and active. • Maintains effective and professional communication skills. • Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect. Requirements: • Must have a minimum of 3 years or more of related coding experience. • Must be able to code Clinic E&M and CPTs. • Experience coding Profee, Ophthalmology charts. • Epic with 3M, 360 experience required. • Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes. • Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPS and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state, and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing. • Must pass a coding proficiency test. • Requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written. • Requires a high level of coding accuracy and attention to detail. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. Benefits: • healthcare • 401k • paid time off Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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