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Full-Time Certified Professional Medical Coder

First State Orthopaedics is looking for a Full-Time Certified Professional Medical Coder for the Newark, DE office to assist with audits and patient account job duties.

Responsibilities for Certified Professional Medical Coder include:

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
• Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations
• Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear
• Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation
• Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual
• Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy
• Review the previous day's batch of patient notes for evaluation and coding
• Ensure that all codes are current and active

Qualifications for Certified Professional Medical Coder include:

• Associate's Degree in Medical coding or successful completion of a certification program
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy
• Commitment to a high level of customer service
• Familiarity with ICD-10 codes and procedures
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of medical jargon and anatomy preferred
• Able to work independently

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