Coder II

As a Coder II, primary responsibilities are:

-Applying coding principles consistent with government regulatory standards, payer specific guidelines and DHMF policy.

-Review all ICD, E&M, CPT and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports all services rendered

-Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Coding responsibilities include:

-Translate patients’ medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments accurately.

-Code complex office, surgical and hospital professional charges for assigned providers.

-Query providers, as needed, when encounters lack clear or documentation is missing.

Additional tasks include:

-Provide education to physicians and providers on coding and documentation as needed.

-Assist clinic and other department staff with coding related questions pertaining to assigned providers

-Efficiently manage records