Certified Medical Coder (Pooling)

Job Description:

• Verify and ensure the accuracy and completeness of diagnosis codes based on services rendered.
• Complete appropriate documentation or system entry regarding claims.
• Ensure coding meets current compliance and regulatory requirements
• Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding.
  
• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-9 Codes for Physician and facility services.
• Stay updated with the latest coding standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Participate in audits and provide support for compliance reviews.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of Medical allied courses; Nurses, Physical Therapist, Medical Technologist. Preferred but not required.
• Consultancy basis minimum of 6 months consultancy contract (subject for renewal)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of coding experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., outpatient, inpatient, professional, or facility coding).
• Understanding of ICD-9 or ICD-10 Coding
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
  Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.
• Requires strong accuracy, attentiveness to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information

Others:

• Company computer/ equipment is provided