ICD-9 Coding Clerk
Essential Functions
- Performs all functions written on “ICD-9 Code Dept. Daily Protocol.”
- Collects all billing, acquires faces sheets, and payer source information from client.
- Obtains billing information using various tools: medscan, facility contact, provider websites, and insurance company’s phone hotlines.
- Communicates with extended care facilities by phone and/or fax to obtain all required personal patient data upon which laboratory tests will be performed.
- Clarifies and corrects patient information on test order forms.
- Requests missing and improper ICD-9 Codes (diagnosis codes).
- Accurately documents ICD-9 Codes or patient symptoms on audit trails.
- Obtains referral testing patient information.
- Transfers patient information from audit trail to computer database.
- Ensures correct spelling of patients name, insurance carrier, policy ID number, doctor’s information, etc…
- Meets daily time deadline for obtaining required information.
- Prints audit trail and arranges client packets.
- Distributes monthly reports of missing coding to customer service representatives.
- Files audit trail log sheets and posts billing denials sheets monthly.
- Archives referral testing log sheets.
- Maintains excellent attendance to ensure responsibilities are met.
- Works in normal office environment. Position requires extensive use of phone and computer keyboard. Requires sitting for extended periods of time.
- Ensures all work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
- Perform all functions written on “Travel Protocol.”
Requirements
- Successful completion of grammar exam (80% and above). (Skills and competency will be tested prior to start date.)
Education/Experience
- High school or equivalent education
Any one of the following will be considered:
- One year experience in medical “Front Office”
- Administrative experience or training in a hospital, laboratory, or doctors office
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance plans and/or Medicare procedures, and diagnosis coding preferred.
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