Description
: The Profee Specialty Coder is a Certified Coder that has advanced training and certifications in the specialty they support. They code for services for physician, mid-level providers, and / or coding edits related to professional services. The Profee Specialty Coder is responsible for timely and accurate coding of the medical record, which includes assignment of ICD 10, CPT, and HCPCS. They are expected to have advanced coding and specialty knowledge on all coding guidelines and abides by the standards of ethical coding and maintain 95% of greater quarterly quality score. Education :
- Required : High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Required : Completion of Coding Course Experience :
- Required : 1 year of coder experience
- Preferred : 3 years of coder experience
Skills :
Must have the analytical ability to interpret data contained in medical records and assign appropriate codes for accurate billingExpert knowledge in CPT, HCPCS, ICD 10, PCS and DRG classification systemsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clinical staffDemonstrates competency with use of computers and various computer programsVisual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting and electronic documentationLicensure / Certification / Registration :
Required : One of the following core credentials : CPC, COC, CIC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CRCRequired : One of the following specialty credentials : CANPC (Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder), CCC (Certified Cardiology Coder), CCVTC (Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Coder), CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder), CGIC (Certified Gastroenterology Coder), CGSC (Certified General Surgery Coder), CHONC (Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder), CIRCC (Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder), COBGC (Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder), COSC (Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder), CPEDC (Certified Pediatrics Coder), CUC (Certified Urology Coder), CPB (Certified Professional Biller)