Client Partner - Medical Coding – Anesthesia

Job Description

Perform a variety of activities involving the coding of medical records by ascribing accurate diagnosis and CPT codes as per ICD-10 and CPT-4 systems of coding

Reviewing physicians’ notes to determine if documentation requirements are met

Processing of charges and quality reviews

Extrapolating and applying anesthesia codes as applicable across anatomical subsections

Analyzing medical documentation to assess accuracy

Perform Coding for records about surgeries performed with a minimum of 96% accuracy and as per turnaround time requirements

Exceeds the productivity standards for Medical Coding for Anesthesia - as per the productivity norms for inpatient and / or specialty-specific outpatient coding standards

Maintains a high degree of professional and ethical standards

Focuses on continuous improvement by working on projects that enable customers to arrest revenue leakage while complying with the standards

Focuses on updating coding skills, knowledge, and accuracy by participating in coding team meetings and educational conferences

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants need to meet the following qualification criteria :

1 to 4 years of experience in Medical Coding for Anesthesia specialty

Exposure to CPT-4, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding

CCS / CPC / CPC-H / CIC / COC certification from AAPC / AHIMA would be a plus

Good knowledge of medical coding and billing systems, regulatory requirements, auditing concepts, and principles