Medical Coding and Charge Entry

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Coder Assistant to a US based Medical Coding Account Manager
LOCATION: Mohali - Punjab
DEPARTMENT: Coding and Charge Entry
Shift Timings: Night Shift (Split/Partial)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position is a combination of performing coding tasks and other duties to assist the US based Account Manager that may or may not be coding related.
DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists US based Medical Coding Team Leader and Account Manager in the Coding Department.
• Performs coding and non-coding related tasks for physicians and other qualified health care provider clients.
• Knowledgeable in analyzing and validating clinical documentation.
• Performing research on topics such as coding & billing guidelines specific to specialties.
• Will interact & communicate in writing and/or via phone directly to Physicians and/or their staff.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1-year Coding experience. (Certification not required)
• Knowledge of different insurance portals to look for coding and billing guidelines.
• Accuracy and timeliness of work completion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attitude, proactiveness, and professionalism
• Ability to learn Applications and Systems.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• Must adhere to company compliance.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
The incumbent must be able to work in a challenging environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.