Description : Under direct supervision, ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately. May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions. Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.

1. Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture. Ensures coding

   compliance with established standards and guidelines.

2. Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments. Answers questions from billing in a timely manner.

3. Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient’s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes.

4. Meets established productivity and proficiency standards.

5. Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services.

6. Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld.

Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Minimum 3 years of medical coding experience. (Perinatal profee coding or OBGYN)

• Proficiency with Epic.

• CPC or CCS-P certification.

• High School Diploma or GED.

Why Join Us? Through TEKsystems you will be eligible for the following:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage – including 401K and weekly pay

• Professional Growth: Opportunity to work within a well-known Medical System in the greater Baltimore area.

  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.