Description
At Michigan Medicine, our Outpatient Coder's extract and analyze clinical information and translate this into codes to assign the most appropriate CPT code/s, diagnosis code/s and modifiers for research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with CPT rules and guidelines, ICD-10 Professional rules and understanding of Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative. You will exercise independent discernment on determining cases complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge in order to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures we code. We offer an excellent training program for new and experienced coders. This includes a 1-on-1 education and feedback from our Medical Coder Compliance Specialists. When training is complete, you will also have a team of Medical Coder Compliance Specialists for assistance to answer questions.
Responsibilities
- You will research complex diagnoses and/or procedures as needed to improve coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct CPT codes and ICD-10-CM codes.
- You will work closely with the Medical Coder Compliance Specialists to query the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.
- You will expand job-related knowledge and skills by attending and participating in in-services and staff meetings. This includes staying up to date on coding guidelines and maintaining certification.
Skills
- Data Management: Acquires, validates, and processes data so it is accessible, reliable, and timely in accordance with the needs of customers.
- Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
- Analysis: Analytical skills with the ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts and make decisions based on available information. Ability to analyze detailed information to determine appropriate compliance with privacy and security rules.
- Critical Thinking: Gathers and integrates critical information to arrive at effective solutions.
- Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
Qualifications Required
- An Associate's degree and registration with the American Health Information Management Association as an registered health information technician (RHIT) or membership with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or registration with the American Health Information Management Association as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
- Certification is to be maintained through continuing education.
- Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills and a high level of concentration.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, treatment methods, patient care assessment, data collection techniques, and coding classification systems.
Qualifications Preferred
- Experience in a major academic medical center and CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.
- Excellent computer skills and previous experience with 3M Coding and Reimbursement System.