Medical Coder - US Healthcare
About Neolytix
Neolytix is a boutique Consulting and Management Services Organization that works with small & medium-sized healthcare providers across the United States. Our portfolio of services caters to micro verticals and is built on the expertise we have developed in enabling these practices.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications.
Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.
Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.
Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
Reviews and verifies documentation that supports diagnoses, procedures and treatment results.
Identifies diagnostic and procedural information.
Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.
Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines.
Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers.
Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues.
Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plans of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.
Skills and Requirements
Proven work experience as a Medical Coder or similar role
2+ years of work experience as a Medical Coder
Specialized in either Radiology/Anesthesia/OBGYN
Proficient computer skills
Work with coding software
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
High school diploma required