Qualifications:
One year of experience required.
One year of radiology experience and CPC certification definitely preferred.
Specific radiology experience may be used in lieu of certification.
Description:
Responsible for accurately coding CPT and/or ICD9 codes according to all insurance specific guidelines and to optimize reimbursement by coding to the highest specificity.
Code diagnosis to highest specificity and procedure codes according to insurance guidelines.
Complete batch ticket assigned by data prep to include # of procedures, hash total, date coded, initials and calculator tape. Update workflow log.
Prepare weekly productivity sheet.
Participate in the process of resolving coding related denials. Report back to your supervisor any client specific coding problems that need to be brought to the attention of the ops manager
