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Job Title: Evaluation & Management Medical Coder

Employer:	Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
Type:	FULL TIME
Job Location:	Other
Skills:	Coding,Coding Systems Knowledge,Coding Procedures,Medical Terminology,Time Management,Professionalism
Specialties:	Orthopaedics
Required Certifications:	Must currently possess one medical coding certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Required Experience:	1 to 2 years
Preferred Experience:	1 to 2 years
Location:	Jackson 39202, MS, US
Date Posted:	7/15/2021

EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT MEDICAL CODER

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:

This is professional/clerical work involving assigning appropriate diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for code assignment. This position requires in office work and is not fully remote.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS:

The minimum qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

Fluent in electronic coding systems
Knowledge in electronic health records
Skilled in coding procedures and regulations
Understanding of medical terminology
Fully uphold HIPAA guidelines
Excellent computer skills
Outstanding written and communication skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Additional essential functions may be identified and included as needed. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ability to work independently and efficiently
Maintain productivity and quality standards
Ability to use coding guidelines to assign correct codes with minimal supervision
Possess and maintain coding knowledge base without the need for upfront training
Review medical documentation from providers and assign appropriate codes
Utilize the Electronic Health Record to enter accurate information into billing system
Contribute to a positive work environment and collaborate with team members to promote company success
Willingness to perform other assigned duties within scope of practice

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Must currently possess one medical coding certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience related to the described duties