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About the Role
The Medical Coder is responsible for translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and services into standardized codes for billing and documentation purposes. This role ensures ac.
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Responsibilities
- Review and analyze patient medical records to identify relevant diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
- Assign accurate ICD, CPT, HCPCS, and other applicable medical codes based on clinical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory standards, payer requirements, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to clarify documentation and coding related queries.
- Assist in resolving coding discrepancies, claim denials, and reimbursement issues.
- Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of patient records and coding information.
- Stay updated with changes in coding standards, healthcare regulations, and industry best practices.
- Apply technical knowledge of medical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, and disease processes, to coding activities.
Requirements
- Medical coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS)
- Knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
- Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Experience in medical coding in a healthcare setting
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy
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Job Summary
- The Medical Coder is responsible for translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and services into standardized codes for billing and documentation purposes.
- This role ensures accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Support departmental objectives and contribute to operational efficiency.
- Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and hospital initiatives as required.
- Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
Technical Responsibilities
- Review and analyze patient medical records to identify relevant diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.
- Assign accurate ICD, CPT, HCPCS, and other applicable medical codes based on clinical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory standards, payer requirements, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to clarify documentation and coding related queries.
- Assist in resolving coding discrepancies, claim denials, and reimbursement issues in coordination with relevant departments.
- Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of patient records and coding information.
- Stay updated with changes in coding standards, healthcare regulations, and industry best practices.
- Apply technical knowledge of medical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, and disease processes, to coding activities.
Quality & Safety
- Promote quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to established quality standards.
- Comply with all quality assurance, safety, and infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
- Support clinical audit activities and implement corrective actions as required.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals when necessary.
- Ensure environmental safety and adherence to infection control measures to minimize healthcare associated infections.
Continuous Education & Professional Development
- Participate in departmental education programs, training sessions, case reviews, and clinical presentations.
- Attend lectures, seminars, workshops, and online learning activities to maintain professional competency.
- Complete all mandatory training, certifications, licensure requirements, and regulatory compliance activities within designated timelines.
- Contribute to staff development initiatives through teaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
Occupational Safety & Health (OSH)
- Comply with all Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policies, standards, and procedures.
- Report hazards, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
- Participate in risk assessments, audits, inspections, mock drills, and safety awareness programs.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe working practices.
- Be familiar with emergency response and evacuation procedures.
- Support waste management, recycling, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Ensure personal actions do not endanger the health and safety of patients, colleagues, or visitors.
Prevention & Control of Infection (PCI)
- Adhere to all Infection Prevention and Control (PCI) policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintain the highest standards of hand hygiene, including compliance with the “5 Moments of Hand Hygiene.”
- Follow Bare Below the Elbows (BBE) requirements and environmental cleaning protocols.
- Contribute to reducing the risk of infection for patients, staff, and visitors through consistent compliance with PCI practices.
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