Health and Information Management/Medical Coder - Ampcus Incorporated
Los Angeles, CA 90095
About the Job
Required Experience:
· Experience working as a code in nuclear medicine is HIGHLY PREFERRED
· Experience as a Medical Record Abstractor
· Certified as a Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coders or equivalent national entity required
· Minimum 2 years’ experience abstracting E/Ms required and abstracting surgical procedures preferred.
· Detailed knowledge of Medical Terminology and its application
· Detailed knowledge and understanding of ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
· Knowledge of CMS and local carrier regulations and requirements for documenting/billing physician services at a teaching hospital
· Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
· Extensive knowledge of Medical Record content
· Ability to accurately assign ICD-9 and CPT codes required
· Knowledge of HIPAA requirements
Soft Skills:
· Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;
· Ability to meet established continuing education requirements by attending required training workshops, reading materials assigned by AAPC in order to maintain yearly CEUs required for Certified Professional Coder.
· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians and staff;
· Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision;
· Skill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties
· Oral communication skills;
· Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word;
· Good command of English Grammar
· Agreeable attitude regarding assignment variety