- Assign appropriate medical codes to diagnoses and procedures: The medical coder is responsible for accurately assigning medical codes to diagnoses and procedures based on documentation provided by healthcare providers.
- Review and analyze patient medical records: The medical coder reviews patient medical records to extract relevant information required for assigning appropriate medical codes.
- Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulations: The medical coder must ensure that all assigned codes comply with coding guidelines and regulations to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement.
- Maintain patient confidentiality: It is important for the medical coder to maintain patient confidentiality at all times while handling sensitive medical information.
- Work closely with healthcare providers and billing teams: The medical coder collaborates with healthcare providers and billing teams to resolve coding discrepancies and ensure accurate billing processes.
Required Skills and Expectations:
- Strong knowledge of medical coding: The candidate should have a good understanding of medical coding processes and guidelines.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and procedures: Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures is essential for accurate coding.
- Computer proficiency: The candidate should be proficient in using computer software and electronic health records systems for coding purposes.
- Attention to detail: Attention to detail is crucial in medical coding to ensure accurate assignment of codes.
- Data entry skills: The candidate should have good data entry skills to input codes accurately and efficiently.