OP Medical Coder
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About the Role
NMC Health plc is hiring an OP Medical Coder to assign accurate ICD, CPT, HCPCS, and DRG codes for diagnoses and procedures. Candidates need a Bachelor's in Allied Health Sciences, 2+ years of medical coding experience, and CCA or CPC certification.
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Responsibilities
- Check and assign the most accurate ICD 9, ICD 10 CM, CPT, HCPCS, DRG, and other applicable codes for documented diagnoses and procedures
- Ensure that the final diagnoses and operative procedures documented by the physician are valid and complete
- Abstract all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co morbid conditions
- Evaluate medical records for documentation consistency and adequacy
- Compute and assign the correct DRG coding for all inpatient cases
- Provide training and guidance to coders and Medical Records Technicians
- Analyze physicians' documentation to ensure appropriate Evaluation and Management (E&M) levels are assigned using correct CPT codes
- Ensure coding complies with HAAD guidelines and regulations
- Provide feedback to physicians regarding coding errors, discrepancies, or documentation oversights
- Stay up to date with the latest coding versions and HAAD coding directives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Allied Health Sciences or a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of medical coding experience
- Valid Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification from AHIMA or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from AAPC
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
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Key Responsibilities
- Check and assign the most accurate ICD 9, ICD 10 CM, CPT, HCPCS, DRG, and other applicable codes for documented diagnoses and procedures.
- Ensure that the final diagnoses and operative procedures documented by the physician are valid and complete.
- Abstract all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co morbid conditions.
- Evaluate medical records for documentation consistency and adequacy, ensuring the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment provided.
- Compute and assign the correct DRG coding for all inpatient cases.
- Provide training and guidance to coders and Medical Records Technicians, updating them on new coding rules and regulations as required.
- Analyze physicians' documentation to ensure appropriate Evaluation and Management (E&M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT codes.
- Ensure coding complies with HAAD guidelines and regulations.
- Provide feedback to physicians regarding coding errors, discrepancies, or documentation oversights.
- Stay up to date with the latest coding versions and HAAD coding directives.
- Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.
- Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Allied Health Sciences or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of medical coding experience.
- Valid Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
Performance Criteria
- Achieve core objectives in line with the expectations of management and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate the ability to work constructively and interact professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Effectively coordinate multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and meet established deadlines.
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