CO Coding Specialist

General Summary/Purpose

Responsible for assisting the Coding Supervisor with operational and administrative tasks including, but not limited to: TAP (Electronic Charge Capture System), working the certification of charges, running and working various TAP reports and other related activities. Responsible for ICD9 and CPT coding within the department. Translate medical services into ICD9 and CPT codes for charge entry. Preparing charges for entry into the IDX system through an interface (TAP) or for manual charge entry for all procedures, visits, tests, consultations, etc… Exercise independent judgment on a regular basis regarding application of CPT codes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to Coding Supervisor

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible for ICD10 and CPT coding within the department. Translate medical services into ICD10 and CPT codes.

PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

Requires moderate sitting, standing, walking. Extensive use of the computer.

HAZARDS:

Exposure to normal office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications(Required)

CPC certification required

High School/GED required.

• One (1) year related experience required.
• Completion of medical coding training program may be considered in place of on-the-job experience.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding required.
• Must be able to code medical notes.
• Recent experience with Medicare regulations required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

CPC Required

• At least one (1) year physician coding experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of IDC-10-CM and CPT coding principals and guidelines required.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing required.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent written, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills required.
• Computer literacy required.

Classified Title: Coding Specialist
Working Title: CO Coding Specialist ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OE
Starting Salary Range:$17.42 - $23.95 /Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm /
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location:16-MD:JH at White Marsh
Department name: 10002800-SOM DOM Billing
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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