Job Description

Radiology Medical Coder Job Description

Client Profile An Indiana based Independent PhysicianOwned radiology practices founded in 1967 .

Job Summary The Radiology Coder is responsible for coding and charge submission activities including abstracting CPT Professional Fee Coding and inpatient/outpatient coding and billing . This involves reviewing medical records and assigning appropriate ICD CPT and HCPCS codes.

Job Duties

• Review and analyze medical records ensuring the correct assignment of ICD10 CPT and HCPCS codes.
  

• Accurately code diagnostics imaging interventional radiology procedures and other radiological services
  

• Ensure that documentation supports the assigned codes and matches physician orders and radiology reports
  

• Abstract relevant data such as procedural dates providers and patient demographics for billing and reporting.
  

• Collaborate with radiologists and other medical professionals to clarify diagnoses and procedures when documentation is insufficient or ambiguous.
  

• Provide feedback to healthcare providers on coding issues and documentation improvement.
  

• Adhere to coding guidelines healthcare regulations and policies.
  

• Stay updated with the latest coding changes insurance requirements and compliance issues related to radiology.
  

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of medical claims for radiology services to insurance companies and government programs
  

• Follow up on denials rejections and discrepancies to resolve billing issues.
  

• Audit coding accuracy periodically and participate in quality improvement programs.
  

• Manage EMR and other health information systems to store and retrieve coded information efficiently.
  

• Offer up help and training if needed to fellow employees
  

• Must be a team player and adjust positively to new ides and procedures when implemented
  

• Other duties are requested or assigned . May perform payment responsibilities.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma 3 years of medical coding experience.
  

• Excellent customer service skills strong attention to details multitask as needed.
  

• Must be familiar with an EMR or HER; Microsoft Office 365
  

• Must be able to take responsibility and work under pressure . Work efficiently in a busy medical office.
  

• Previous medical office experience is a must .
  

• Must be a positive team player.
  

• Strong knowledge of ICD10 CPT and HCPCS codes specific to radiology is a plus.
  

• Proficient in medical terminology especially radiological terms and procedures.
  

• Days/Hours: M/F 8a to 5pm (Availability to start as early as 7a and work as last as 6:00 pm is a plus)
  

• Starting pay $22.00 to $25.00 hourly (Based on experience)
  

Qualifications High School Diploma, 3+years of medical coding experience. Excellent customer service skills, strong attention to details, multi-task as needed. Must be familiar with an EMR or HER; Microsoft Office 365 Must be able to take responsibility and work under pressure. Work efficiently in a busy medical office. Previous medical office experience is a must. Must be a positive team player. Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes specific to radiology is a plus. Proficient in medical terminology, especially radiological terms and procedures. Days/Hours: M/F 8a to 5pm (Availability to start as early as 7a and work as last as 6:00pm is a plus) Starting pay $22.00 to $25.00 hourly (Based on experience)

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time,

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