CBO Certified Coder II
Required skills
- ICD codes
- CPT codes
- outpatient record types
- charge review
- coding performance
- accuracy target
- productivity requirements
- coding questions
- denials
- coding requests
Nice to have
- physician coding experience
- Pediatric multi-specialty coding
- audits
Role summary
This role involves reviewing medical records and assigning appropriate ICD and CPT codes for outpatient records. The CBO Certified Coder II is responsible for coding records daily, maintaining performance accuracy and productivity standards, and assisting with billing staff coding questions to resolve denials. The position also involves monitoring charge review queues, responding to coding requests, and requesting necessary information from physicians. Maintaining confidentiality, adhering to hospital policies, and participating in educational programs are key aspects of the role. Certification as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or equivalent is required.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by theimmediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.• Always maintains utmost level of confidentiality.• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.• Reviews the medical record and assigns the appropriate ICD and CPT codes.• Codes all assigned outpatient record types daily.
• May assist with audits as needed.
- Monitors assigned charge review work queue.• Codes records in a timely manner.• Maintains satisfactory coding performance in accordance with the department’s accuracy target and productivity requirements for each record type.• Assist with billing staff coding questions to assist with denials.• Responds to coding requests from internal and external customers, i.e. business office, physician office.• Requests information needed from physician as needed.• Participates in attending educational programs, hospital and departmental staff meeting.• Performs other duties as required by CBO Coding Manager and/or Director
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 -5 years’ physician coding experience preferred.Pediatric multi-specialty coding experienced preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.
Certified as any of the following: CCS, CCS-P, CPC, AAPC specialty coding certifications, RCC Radiology coding certification.Must maintain continuing education hours to maintain certification.
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