Certified Medical Coder

Company: TEKsystems
Location: Waco
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

We are hiring for certified Medical Coders to support a leading health system in Austin, TX!Job Responsibilities:

• Read and analyze patient records
• Determine correct codes for patient records
• Accurately and efficiently code for specialty services such as oncology and radiology
• Submits clean claims for payment
• Maintain an error rate of 5% or less
• Monitor, research, and correct claim denials within health plan requirements and document any trends with which to follow-up
• Assist with provider education
• Complies with Federal and State standards utilizing CCI edits, Medicare bulletins, ACR bulletins, etc. to keep abreast of the changes within the industry
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines
• Follow-up with multi-specialty practices on coding holds
• Find documentation within multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, ECW, Cerner, Meditech
• Interacts with clients to ensure accuracy
• Maintain patient confidentiality and information securitySkills and Qualifications we are looking for:
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a certified medical coding position
  • Strong knowledge of medical billing and coding practices
  • Extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
  • Strong Insurance & Denials Knowledge
  • Oncology, Profee, &/or family medicine coding experience
  • Ability to work EMR systems
    
    
    About TEKsystems:
    
    We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Keywords: TEKsystems, Mesquite , Certified Medical Coder, Healthcare , Waco, Texas