Medical Coder - Tustin, United States - Families Together of Orange County
Description
Job Title:
Medical Coder
Salary:
$30-$35 per hour
Location:
Treehaven
Openings: 1) Position Available
Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is a rapidly growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Tustin, CA looking for a full-time Medical Coder.
FTOC provides an array of services via office-based primary care face-to-face services; primarily telehealth/telemedicine; and mobile medical units in the community.
Services provided include dental, mental health, Vision, and Medical including primary care, OBG/YN, Derm, Pediatric, mammogram, physical therapy, and much more.
If you are a mission-driven individual who wants to join a growing community-based practice, please apply/respond.Core Duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
- Medical Coding: Review patient medical records, including electronic health records (EHR), and accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and other coding systems as required.
- Documentation Review: Ensure the medical documentation provided by healthcare providers is complete and supports the assigned codes.
- Compliance: Stay current with coding guidelines, regulations, and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, CMS) to ensure accurate and compliant coding practices.
- Quality Assurance: Perform regular audits to maintain coding accuracy and identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with the billing team and RCM manager to address coding issues and discrepancies.
- Education and Training: Stay informed about updates and changes in medical coding, attend relevant training programs, and facilitate staff education on codingrelated matters.
- Reporting: Generate reports on coding accuracy, productivity, and any identified coding trends or issues.
- Reimbursement Optimization: Work closely with billing to optimize reimbursement by ensuring correct coding and documentation.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance coding efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Minimum of 5 years of coding experience in a healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of ICD10CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Strong problemsolving abilities.
- Knowledge of healthcare compliance and regulatory guidelines.
- Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. FTOC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal la_ws._
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