MP Coder

Company: Northern Maine Medical Center
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description

The coding process consists of accessing HIPPA compliant medical records from a number of different systems, evaluating the medical records, and assigning CPT & ICD-9-CM codes for professional services. The coder ensures that all contact with the public, the providers, and other office/hospital personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful, and considerate manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strong understanding of evaluation and management codes.
• Understands current regulatory coding requirements.
• Make independent decisions based on specialized knowledge.
• Apply standard protocol to CPT coding standards and guidelines.
• Post coded charges.
• Requires telephone etiquette and email correspondence with providers.
• Work effectively with others as a team member.
• Works collaboratively with all NMMC departments.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work not listed herein but deemed in the best interest of the organization.
• Works as a member of the NMMC team to help reinforce a culture of safety within the Department and organization wide. Requirements
  
  EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum requirements are 2 years in the medical field. Certification in Professional Coding (CPC) or equivalent certification (or in the process of obtaining certification).
• Good oral and written communication.
• Computer literate.
• Strong systems background is desirable.
• Ability to prioritize workload. Maintain high standard of work even under pressure of deadline and interruptions.
• Must have proficiency with data entry. WORKER TRAITS:
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to communicate with staff, physicians, patients, and others.
• Must be able to demonstrate teamwork.
• Self-motivated.
• Numerical ability is required to prepare reports.
• Verbal ability is required to answer telephone, initiate correspondences, and understand medical and insurance terms.
• Motor coordination and finger dexterity required for operating office equipment.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing conditions in various details of the job.
• Effective communication skills are essential when exchanging information.

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