Medical coder Jobs in Columbia, MO

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MO-REMOTE

Worker Type : Regular

Job Summary :

Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital accounts.
• Reviews HCPCS charges and codes for appropriateness of modifiers in relation to NCCI / CCI edits. Enters in accurate charge information, when appropriate
• Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter.
• Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
• Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School diploma / GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee