Job Description

Medical Coder (COD) - General

Location:

Dover, DE

Pay:

Negotiable

Shift

: Days, Full Time

Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Medical Coder (COD) to join the General team of a respected healthcare organization. This role is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient-centered care.


Note: This is a direct placement opportunity. Travelers will not be considered for this role. The selected candidate will be hired directly by our client. Benefits and other employment terms may vary.

Key Responsibilities/Job Requirements:

Performs data quality reviews on provider records to validate ICD-10 codes, CPT codes and clinical documentation Audits provider (physician and midlevel providers) records for accuracy of principal and secondary diagnosis and/or procedures Ensures compliance with all reporting and documentation requirements Educates providers, coders and charge entry personnel on coding guidelines and documentation requirements Provides coding support to coding and billing staff Audits medical records for accurate CPT coding assignment Compiles reports with an analysis of findings from the medical record audits Ensures the selected CPT code supports the clinical documentation contained in patient record Consistently meets established productivity targets for record audits Audits all establish provider medical records on annual basis Maintains audit lodge Communicates (verbal/written) with providers to validate observations and suggest additional and/or more specific documentation Designs and implements specific tools to support medical record physician documentation Develops and implements plans for both formal and informal education of providers Communicates to participants the benefits of complete clinical documentation Trains new employees on the revenue cycle team on coding and documentation guidelines Assists Revenue Cycle manager with evaluation of coding activities and performance evaluation of revenue cycle personnel Performs coding procedures as needed and warranted All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities

Qualifications:

Active Medical Coder (COD) license in good standing (state-specific) Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant General experience preferred BLS certification required; ACLS preferred Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits:

Health, dental and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement plan options Continuing education and professional development support

ATC Healthcare partners with healthcare organizations that are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics under applicable laws.