Medical Coder

• Account for coding and abstracting of patient encounters
• Research and analyze 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
• Analyze medical records and identify documentation deficiencies
• Serve as a resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff
• Review and verify documentation for diagnoses, procedures and treatment results
• Identify diagnostic and procedural information
• Liaising with physicians and other parties to clarify information.
• Examining documents for missing information.
• Assigning CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and ASA codes.
• Assigning APC and DRG codes.
• Ensuring documents are grammatically correct and free from typing errors.
• Performing chart audits.
• Advising and training physicians and staff on medical coding.
• Informing supervisor of issues with equipment and computer program.
• Ensuring compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in health information systems or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a medical coder.
  
• Professional Coders certification is required
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.

Location: Nationwide

Remuneration: NGN 200,000.00 - 250,000.00