Medical Coder - Pathology
Medical AR Management Services, LLC
Houston, TX
Medical Coder
Position Summary : The Medical Coder - Pathology determines proper billing codes according to medical specialties, based on
ICD-10 standards. This position will primarily code pathology charges but may also code anesthesiology charges.
Job Duties
Professionally represent client as client billing office
Communicate effectively with clients and team members
Determine proper billing procedures / codes according to medical specialties, with an emphasis on pathology;
anesthesiology coding, as required
Assign appropriate ICD-10 coding to patient charts
Research codes using tools provided
Audit accounts for proper coding, charge entry, and receipt of proper payments / adjustments according to
contracts
Maintain compliance with industry standards and best practices
Comply with state / federal regulations and adhere to HIPAA and PHI guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of physiology and corresponding medical coding
Ability to resolve accounts in a timely manner
Identify account problems along with trends and patterns
Two years of medical coding experience
One year coding pathology required; experience coding anesthesiology preferred
CPC or CCA
ICD-10 proficient
Associate's Degree preferred
This is an overview of the position and does not lists all responsibilities. You might be asked by management to perform other duties or projects as needed.
This job description does not represent a promise or contract of employment. MedAR is an "At-Will Employer." An employee may resign at any time and the employer may terminate their employment at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.
MedAR is an equal opportunity employer. Our employment and promotion policies are based on the measurement of each individual's skill, competence, initiative, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Temporary