We are hiring for an experienced Medical Coder to support our Waco, TX location!
Job Duties:
+ Read and analyze patient records
+ Determine correct codes for patient records
+ Accurately and efficiently code for specialty services such as oncology and radiology
+ Submits clean claims for payment
+ Maintain an error rate of 5% or less
+ Monitor, research, and correct claim denials within health plan requirements and document any trends with which to follow-up
+ Assist with provider education
+ Complies with Federal and State standards utilizing CCI edits, Medicare bulletins, ACR bulletins, etc. to keep abreast of the changes within the industry
+ Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines
+ Follow-up with multi-specialty practices on coding holds
+ Find documentation in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, ECW, Cerner, Meditech
+ Interacts with clients to ensure accuracy
+ Maintain patient confidentiality and information security
+ Must meet production goals assigned by supervisor
Skills and Abilities for the role:
+ Strong knowledge of medical billing and coding practices
+ Extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
+ Strong Insurance Knowledge
+ Ability to work EMR systems
+ Must demonstrate strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft office products
+ Must have strong critical thinking skills
+ Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment
+ Ability to work independently without close supervision
+ Ability to exercise judgement and make decisions
+ Ability to perform in a high productivity, fast-paced environment
+ Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution
+ Attention to detail
+ Excellent phone and computer skills
+ Ability to maintain sensitive information in confidence
+ Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
+ Strong ability to uphold organizational values, work with integrity and ethically, inspire the trust of others, and treat people with respect
+ Strong HIPAA and OSHA knowledge
About TEKsystems:
We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
