Medical Coding Specialist

Job description

The Medical Coding Specialist will evaluate medical records and encounters to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the International Classification of Diseases Manual - Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and the American Medical Associations Current Procedural Terminology Manual (CPT). The Specialist will also provide technical guidance and training on medical coding to physicians and staff. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. - Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes - Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations and meet current policy coding guidelines - Communication and training with provider(s) on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear to meet current policy coding guidelines - Communicate with clinical staff and management regarding documentation - Research information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual to meet FQHC guidelines - Keep up to date with current Medicaid methodolo...