Job Description

Surry Rural Health Center is looking for a medical coder who will receive written reports from the physician(s) and accurately document the information into the electronic health record (EHR) system. This position involves editing notes electronically and getting them ready for review and signing. The Medical Coder will be responsible for accurately assigning codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services provided to patients. A busy physician practice seeking an experienced medical coder. Compensation is commensurate with experience and certification. The practice offers employees a generous benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Review all clinical supporting documentation and assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Directly interact with all providers as well as other key staff, along with the practice’s professional billing service, to resolve coding-related issues and denials.
• Ensure documentation is complete and meets coding requirements.
• Ensure coding is processed timely and accurately.
• Enter patient data into the electronic health record (EHR) system. Experience with NextGen is preferred.
• Meet daily requirements and strict quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of new procedures, treatments, medications, etc.
• Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.
• Stay current with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information that could impact patient care and compliance.
• Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates a plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
• The successful candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the providers/staff offering education and coaching in areas of appropriate DX and procedure coding and clinical documentation to optimize practice performance and reimbursement.
• Handles other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of modern office equipment
• Ability to operate personal computer
• Excellent communication and organizational skill
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Certification as a medical coder (e.g., AAPC) is highly preferred
• Understanding medical terminology, anatomy, and coding guidelines
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Location: In-Office

Hours per Week: 30-40

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 hr shifts

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Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Shift work,

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