Medical Coder

Medical Coder Los Angeles, CA 3 Month Contract Remote work available/may need to be onsite as requested Salary Rate: $28.85 - $32.65/hr Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM Specifically looking for job seekers with experience in California payer mix (Medi-Cal and other California-specific guidelines). Summary : In accordance with current federal coding compliance regulations and guidelines, use current ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS code sets/systems to accurately abstract, reconcile and review procedure and physician documentation in order to code, and enter into PBAR, Cerner or other electronic medical billing systems. Understands coding/billing computer systems in a manner to assure bills drop timely with appropriate codes. Meet the productivity and accuracy/quality standards including, but not limited to 98% of CCL charges entered into the electronic medical billing system within 3 days of date of service. Work collaboratively with physicians, staff and management to identify opportunities for improving charge capture, accuracy and timeliness of entry into electronic billing systems. Recommendations for staff education and process improvement will be escalated to the CCL Manager. Minimum Education/Experience: " Specialized/Technical Training Graduation from a formal coder training program or completion of academic class in medical coding. (Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.) " 2 years with hospital coding or charge audit expertise " Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education. Two additional years of coding experience may be substituted for education requirement. Primary Accountabilities: " Support Soarian Financials Billing Edits and Billing Processes " Reviews and reconciles procedure documentation with supply charges and physician documentation " Partner with staff and physicians to correct inaccuracies in HCPCS, ICD-10, CPT coding to accurately capture services provided " Enters Cardiac Cath Lab procedure and supply charges into electronic billing systems (PBAR) " Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate review of ICD10 and/or CPT code assignments with physician. " Reviews, reconciles and corrects Cardiac Cath Lab charges in Cerner " Reviews and edits previously submitted charges as needed due to identified billing errors and/or insurance requirement changes. " Provides completed patient data to billing staff or designated personnel. " Performs other duties as assigned. Must-Haves: Education and Experience: Graduation from a formal coder training program or completion of an academic class in medical coding. 2 years of hospital coding or charge audit experience. (Two additional years of coding experience may substitute for educational requirements.), HS Diploma (or equivalent GED) is a MUST MUST HAVE: Experience with California payer mix (Medical and other California only guidelines) Coding Knowledge and Skills: Proficiency with ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS code sets/systems. Experience with electronic medical billing systems such as PBAR and Cerner. Understanding of federal coding compliance regulations and guidelines. Accuracy and Productivity: Ability to meet productivity and accuracy/quality standards, including entering 98% of CCL charges into the electronic billing system within 3 days of the date of service. Collaborative Skills: Experience working collaboratively with physicians, staff, and management to identify opportunities for improving charge capture and billing accuracy. Error Resolution and Process Improvement: Capability to review, reconcile, and correct charges and documentation errors. Ability to provide recommendations for staff education and process improvements to the CCL Manager. Nice-to-Haves: Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Soarian Financials Billing Edits and Billing Processes. Additional Skills: Experience in reviewing and editing previously submitted charges due to billing errors or insurance requirement changes. Ability to consult with medical providers to clarify record information and determine appropriate codes. Additional Experience: Experience in reviewing and reconciling charges in other electronic medical billing systems beyond PBAR and Cerner. Experience with cardiac Cath lab procedures and charges.