Team Lead EM coding

Manager / Team Leader- Medical Coding / Trainer

Under general supervision, performs daily charge audit of visits for accurate level and coding. Audit of physician, nurse practitioner and clinical oncology staff documentation in regard to correct coding of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and modifiers and coding/charging based on the regulations and drug administration guidelines.

Responsible for educating clinical and coding staff on documentation guidelines and correct coding; Acts as a coding and compliance resource to all PCP providers and business office staff members and coordinates.

FUNCTIONS:

● Performs daily auditing of office/hospital visits of physician, nurse practitioner and verifies clinical oncology staff documentation in regard to correct coding of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCs, modifiers and coding accuracy.

● Responsible for educating clinical and coding staff on documentation guidelines and correct coding.

● Acts as a coding and compliance resource to all Cancer Center clinical and business office staff members and coordinates, develops and conducts related educational coding and compliance instruction and feedback training programs.

● Train new hire in clinical documentation and coding

● Audits charts of coding team based on business needs

● Code all charts within 48 hours of receipt

● Use LCD, NCCI edits, CMS, AHA, ICD and client guidelines while coding and ensure clean claims

● Ensure to achieve following targets

o Coding – 100 Charts / day

o Audit – 100 Charts/ day

● Utilizes clinical knowledge to interact with physicians/ providers on regular basis in improving documentation

● Available in the evening for client calls and provider education

● Demonstrates willingness to participate in continuing education to enhance coding knowledge.

● Ensure confidentiality of patient information

● Adhere to HIPAA high standards

Experience in giving training education to Providers.

● Work on coding related denials as assigned

Production/ TAT as per client requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in EM coding?
• How many years of experience do you have as a team leader coding?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Trainer?
• Have you given training education to provider?
• Are you willing to relocate to Chennai Tambaram?