Certified Medical Coder Job in cookeville, Tennessee

Tennessee Heart is currently seeking a full time Certified Professional Coder or Certified Medical Coder to accurately assign diagnosis and complex cardiac procedural codes to patient medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 and other appropriate coding systems in accordance with coding guidelines for a procedures performed in and outpatient and inpatient setting.

The Medical Coder responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-  Evaluate medical record documentation and assign coding that accurately represents services rendered to the patient

-  Ensure diagnostic and procedural codes accurate reflect and support the visit

-  Follow strict coding guidelines within established productivity standards for all assignments

-  Assist AR staff for failed claim edits or rejected services

-  Effectively communicate with physicians and supervisor when code assignments are not specific or  documentation is

    inadequate or unclear for coding purposes

Knowledge and skills required:

-  Must have knowledge of commercial insurance plans and Medicare/Medicaid requirements

-  Good working knowledge of CPT and ICD 10 coding

-  Ability to understand and interpret clinical documentation

Education:

-  High School Diploma or GED

-  Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified <Medical Coder (CMC) Certificate

-  Experience in procedural coding (cardiac preferred)

Tennessee Heart offers a pleasant, professional work environment with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including paid time off.