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Triple-S Medical Coding Analyst in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Analyze patient charts carefully to know the diagnosis and represent every item with specific codes.• Reading and analyzing patient records systematically translating medical terminology into unique and professional codes for medical personnel and insurance companies to understand and interpret in the course of carrying out their duties.• Charged with include rigorously reviewing and evaluating patient health history for them to identify the causes of their illness and determine best treatment to administer to prevent adverse reactions.• Keeping accurate records of patient illness and treatment and making them available upon request to members of the healthcare team who are also working to improve patient health.• Collect health information as documented by medical specialists and code them appropriately.• Advocate for patients where their medical history is needed as evidence.• Evaluate and re-file appeals of patient claims that were denied.• Interacting with physicians and assistants to ensure accuracy.• Keeping track of patient data over multiple visits.• Managing detailed, specifically coded information.• Maintaining patient confidentiality and information security.• Provide accurate answers to queries on coding.• Consult medical specialists for further clarification and understanding of items on patient charts to avoid any misinterpretations.• Ensure that codes tally with doctors’ diagnosis.• Promotes policies and procedures following recognized standards of care, accreditation, compliance standards and guidelines, and other evaluating entities, including state and federal agencies.• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Health Science with one (1) to three (3) years of experience as a Medical Coder.Certified Coding Specialist from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC), preferable but not required.

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