Medical Coder Trainee

Job Description:

• Learn to translate medical documentation into accurate diagnostic and procedural codes
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM codes to medical diagnoses based on physician documentation, ensuring the use of appropriate codes for risk adjustment and the health of the patient.
• Review patient charts, documentation, and medical records to ensure that all relevant diagnoses are captured and coded.
• Conduct audits of medical records and claims to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards and regulations.
• Support the billing department by ensuring accurate diagnosis codes are included in claims to avoid denials and ensure proper reimbursement.
• Ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.