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Job Title: Coder I
Reports to: Coding Lead and Director of Business Services
Supervises: N/A
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Summary Description
This position is responsible for accurately coding and entering information necessary to process claims in a timely fashion.
This is a PRN position; the shift and hours will vary based on business needs. Click here for PRN benefit information.
Essential Functions
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned by administration.
Employment Standards
Knowledge:
Business-specific knowledge: Coding experience with radiology experience preferred, ICD-10 and CPT coding, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits knowledge and medical terminology.
Industry-specific knowledge: Knowledge of: laws and regulations pertaining to medical records and patient confidentiality.
Mastery:
National Certification: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Medical Coder (CMC).
Specialized equipment: Computer, working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft desktop productivity software.
Abilities:
Ability to: work independently with minimal supervision; organize and prioritize work and complete within established, reasonable time frames; follow verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, physicians, management, patients and external contacts; pursue educational and training opportunities to continually add to personal and professional growth in knowledge, skills and abilities pertaining to this position; maintain strict confidentiality of patient, business and employee information at all times; exercise professional judgment and perform all duties in compliance with medical ethics and OSHA standards.
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification: High School Diploma or GED required. One to three years in the insurance billing industry or more than one year with the company preferred. Medical coding certification is required. CPC or RCC preferred. Lower level of certification with coding experience may be considered.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Position: Coder I
NOTE: These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. The Company will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Company or a direct threat.
Physical Requirements
X
Seeing
Ability to move distances between office or buildings
Color Perception
(Red, Green, Amber)
Climbing - Ladder - High Roof Tops
X
Hearing / Listening
Pushing / Pulling
X
Touching
Lifting
X
X
Carrying
X
Driving (local)
X
Sitting for extended periods of time
Standing for extended periods of time
Other, which includes:
Mental / Reasoning Requirements
X
Reading - SIMPLE
X
Writing - SIMPLE
X
Basic Math Skills
X
Reading - COMPLEX
Writing - COMPLEX
X
Analysis / Comprehension
X
Clerical
X
Judgment / Decision Making
Work Environment
Shift Work
Outside
Pressurized Equipment
Works Alone
Extreme Heat
Moving Objects
X
Works with Others
Extreme Cold
High Places - minimal
X
Verbal Contact w/ Others
Noise - minimal
Fumes / Odors
X
Face to Face Contact
Mechanical Equipment
Hazardous Materials
X
Inside
X
Electrical Equipment
Dirt or Dust
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified, nor are these statements intended to create a contract of employment between the employee and Colorado Springs Radiologists, P.C. Colorado Springs Radiologists, P.C. is an at-will employer.
Job Title: Coder I
Reports to: Coding Lead and Director of Business Services
Supervises: N/A
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Summary Description
This position is responsible for accurately coding and entering information necessary to process claims in a timely fashion.
This is a PRN position; the shift and hours will vary based on business needs. Click here for PRN benefit information.
Essential Functions
- Processes charges received from the hospital, PENRAD, or other Outside Services to include Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10), insurance, authorizations, admission dates, or any other necessary information.
- Updates patient demographic information when a discrepancy in the account exists.
- Pulls reports to support coding.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned by administration.
Employment Standards
Knowledge:
Business-specific knowledge: Coding experience with radiology experience preferred, ICD-10 and CPT coding, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits knowledge and medical terminology.
Industry-specific knowledge: Knowledge of: laws and regulations pertaining to medical records and patient confidentiality.
Mastery:
National Certification: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Medical Coder (CMC).
Specialized equipment: Computer, working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and other Microsoft desktop productivity software.
Abilities:
Ability to: work independently with minimal supervision; organize and prioritize work and complete within established, reasonable time frames; follow verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, physicians, management, patients and external contacts; pursue educational and training opportunities to continually add to personal and professional growth in knowledge, skills and abilities pertaining to this position; maintain strict confidentiality of patient, business and employee information at all times; exercise professional judgment and perform all duties in compliance with medical ethics and OSHA standards.
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification: High School Diploma or GED required. One to three years in the insurance billing industry or more than one year with the company preferred. Medical coding certification is required. CPC or RCC preferred. Lower level of certification with coding experience may be considered.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Position: Coder I
NOTE: These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. The Company will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Company or a direct threat.
Physical Requirements
X
Seeing
Ability to move distances between office or buildings
Color Perception
(Red, Green, Amber)
Climbing - Ladder - High Roof Tops
X
Hearing / Listening
Pushing / Pulling
X
Touching
Lifting
X
- Dexterity
- Occasionally lifting 20 pounds
X
- Finger
Carrying
X
- Hand
- Occasionally carrying 20 pounds
Driving (local)
X
Sitting for extended periods of time
Standing for extended periods of time
Other, which includes:
Mental / Reasoning Requirements
X
Reading - SIMPLE
X
Writing - SIMPLE
X
Basic Math Skills
X
Reading - COMPLEX
Writing - COMPLEX
X
Analysis / Comprehension
X
Clerical
X
Judgment / Decision Making
Work Environment
Shift Work
Outside
Pressurized Equipment
Works Alone
Extreme Heat
Moving Objects
X
Works with Others
Extreme Cold
High Places - minimal
X
Verbal Contact w/ Others
Noise - minimal
Fumes / Odors
X
Face to Face Contact
Mechanical Equipment
Hazardous Materials
X
Inside
X
Electrical Equipment
Dirt or Dust
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified, nor are these statements intended to create a contract of employment between the employee and Colorado Springs Radiologists, P.C. Colorado Springs Radiologists, P.C. is an at-will employer.
