Summary:

Responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT-4 and ICD-9 codes from medical records and documents to support physicians professional fees, including but not limited to outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services and procedures in accordance guidelines.

Position Responsibilities:

• Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s) and HCPCS (supplies and pharmaceuticals) codes from provider documentation to include; assignment of CPT-4, ICD-9-CM codes and modifiers.

• Research simple coding/billing issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing. Research may involve interaction with such organizations as American Medical Association, specialty societies, or other coding consultants.

• Analysis of the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential pat...