The Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing patient medical records and assigning standardized codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments for accurate billing and insurance processing. The role requires attention to detail and compliance with healthcare regulations and coding guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review medical records and clinical documentation.
- Assign accurate ICD and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare coding standards.
- Verify coding accuracy before submitting claims.
- Work closely with physicians for clarification on medical documentation.
- Assist billing department with coding-related claim issues.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Ensure timely completion of coding tasks.
- Identify documentation deficiencies and report them to management.
- Support audits and coding quality checks.
- Maintain updated knowledge of medical coding guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- Degree or diploma in Health Information Management or related field.
- Valid SCFHS professional classification required.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems.
- Experience in hospital or healthcare facility preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
