| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Radiology Medical Coder Job Description
Client Profile- An Indiana based Independent Physician-Owned radiology practices founded in 1967.
Job Summary- The Radiology Coder is responsible for coding and charge submission activities, including abstracting CPT Professional Fee Coding and inpatient/outpatient coding and billing. This involves reviewing medical records and assigning appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Job Duties
Review and analyze medical records ensuring the correct assignment of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
Accurately code diagnostics imaging, interventional radiology procedures and other radiological services
Ensure that documentation supports the assigned codes and matches physician orders and radiology reports
Abstract relevant data such as procedural dates, providers, and patient demographics for billing and reporting.
Collaborate with radiologists and other medical professionals to clarify diagnoses and procedures when documentation is insufficient or ambiguous.
Provide feedback to healthcare providers on coding issues and documentation improvement.
Adhere to coding guidelines, healthcare regulations and policies.
Stay updated with the latest coding changes, insurance requirements and compliance issues related to radiology.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of medical claims for radiology services to insurance companies and government programs
Follow up on denials, rejections and discrepancies to resolve billing issues.
Audit coding accuracy periodically and participate in quality improvement programs.
Manage EMR and other health information systems to store and retrieve coded information efficiently.
Offer up help and training if needed, to fellow employees
Must be a team player and adjust positively to new ides and procedures when implemented
Other duties are requested or assigned. May perform payment responsibilities.
Qualifications
High School Diploma, 3+years of medical coding experience.
Excellent customer service skills, strong attention to details, multi-task as needed.
Must be familiar with an EMR; Microsoft Office 365
Must be able to take responsibility and work under pressure. Work efficiently in a busy medical office.
Previous medical office experience is a must.
Must be a positive team player.
Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes specific to radiology is a plus.
Proficient in medical terminology, especially radiological terms and procedures.
Days/Hours: M/F 8a to 5pm (Availability to start as early as 7a and work as last as 6:00pm is a plus)
Starting pay $22.00 to $25.00 hourly (Based on experience)