The Role
Responsible for assigning ICD and CPT codes based on medical records provided, following coding guidelines and client requirements. Maintains high accuracy and productivity standards in medical coding for evaluation and management services and outpatient procedures.
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Summary
As a Senior Medical Coder, you will be responsible for assigning ICD and CPT codes based on the medical records provided, following ICD and federal/Payor guidelines and client requirements for Evaluation and Management services and other Outpatient Procedures and surgery services.
What you'll do
- Perform activities involving the coding of medical records by ascribing accurate diagnosis and CPT codes as per ICD-10 and CPT-4 systems of Coding
- Perform coding for records performed with a minimum of 99% accuracy and as per turnaround time requirements.
- Exceeds the productivity standards as per the productivity norms in the project
- Maintains a high degree of professional and ethical standards.
- Focuses on updating coding skills, knowledge, and accuracy by participating in coding team meetings and educational conferences
- Based on performance that you will be holding the responsibility for Quality Process and Subject matter expert roles
What you have
- Graduates in life sciences with 3 - 5 years of experience in both Outpatient and Inpatient settings along with Gastro, Ortho and Catheterization procedures
- Exposure to CPT-4, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding
- CCS/CPC/CPC-H/CIC/COC certification from AAPC /AHIMA is mandatory
- Current coding certification with valid proof of certifications
- Good knowledge of medical coding concepts, and principles
The Company
What We Do
Akido is a care delivery platform based in Los Angeles with the mission to ensure our most vulnerable communities thrive.
