Codes and abstracts documents such as patient charts and pathology reports utilizing diagnostic codes. Enters data into computer system(s).
Essential Duties:

• Abstracts and assigns accurate Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes, ICD diagnoses, current procedural terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), modifiers and quantities derived from medical record documentation (paper or electronic).
• Reviews and edits previously submitted charges as needed due to identified billing errors and/or insurance requirement changes.
• Provides completed patient data to billing staff or designated personnel.
• Answer incoming calls from billers, front desk staff and clinical staff as needed assisting in what may be necessary to satisfactory resolution of the issues.
• Review and resolve insurance denials by examining the provider documentation.
• Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or ina...