Health Information Coder - Nuclear Medicine

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  JOB DUTIES
  

As a Health Information Coder for our Medical Group, you will handle a variety of vital responsibilities, including: * Reviewing physicians’ notes to determine if documentation requirements are met * Extrapolating and Applying diagnostic, therapeutic, and radiopharmaceutical codes as applicable across anatomical subsections for general coding in work queues. * Analyzing medical documentation to assess accuracy * Entering charges in EPIC * Identifying and reporting any potential compliance risks * ICD-10 Diagnosis Salary Range: $37.02-$48.84/hourly

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

Required: * Certified as a Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coders or equivalent national entity required; with minimum 2 years’ experience abstracting E/Ms required and abstracting surgical procedures preferred * Detailed knowledge of Medical Terminology and its application required * Detailed knowledge and understanding of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems required * Knowledge of CMS and local carrier regulations and requirements for documenting/billing physician services at a teaching hospital * Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology * Extensive knowledge of Medical Record content * Experience as Medical Record Abstractor * Ability to accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes * Knowledge of HIPAA requirements; * Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information * Ability to meet established continuing education requirements by attending required training workshops, reading materials assigned by AAPC in order to maintain yearly CEUs required for Certified Professional Coder * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians and staff * Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision * Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties * Oral communication skills * Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word * Good command of English Grammar * Agreeable attitude regarding assignment variety