Medical Coder Job Description Template

Medical Coder responsibilities include:

• Making sure that codes are assigned correctly 

• Complying with medical coding guidelines and policies

• Receiving and reviewing patients’ charts and documents for verification and accuracy

Job brief

We are looking for a Medical Coder to join our team to assist us in coding for insurance claims and databases. The Medical Coder will display motivation, be detail-oriented and have outstanding people skills that help them navigate any situation with ease.

A Medical Coder’s responsibilities include assigning Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision Clinical Modification (ICD-10 CM). They will also be required to assign American Society Anesthesiologists (ASA), Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) or Diagnosis related groups (DRG) codes.

Ultimately, you will make decisions on which codes and functions should be assigned in each instance. This could include diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements and significant reportable elements and other complex classifications.

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Responsibilities

• Account for coding and abstracting of patient encounters

• Research and analyse data needs for reimbursement

• Make sure that codes are sequenced according to government and insurance regulations

• Ensure all medical records are filed and processed correctly

• Analyse medical records and identify documentation deficiencies

• Serve as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff

• Review and verify documentation for diagnoses, procedures and treatment results

• Identify diagnostic and procedural information

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Medical Coder or similar role

• 2+ years of work experience as a Medical Coder

• Proficient computer skills

• Work with coding software

• Excellent communication skills such as verbal and written

• Outstanding organizational skills

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information

• High school diploma or GED required

Salary range

The salary range for a medical coder is between RM 2,000 to RM 3,000.