Senior Medical Coder

Job SummaryICON Consultants, on behalf of a client, is looking for someone who is directly responsible and accountable for performing chart reviews, physician education, and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of coding rules and regulations. Provide overall coding expertise as well as administrative and technical oversight to ensure successful integration of the company initiatives.ResponsibilitiesPerforms on-going chart reviews and abstracts diagnosis codesCoordinate with Clinical Informatics on system errors and suggest improvements to ensure effective and efficient processes are followedDevelop an understanding of current billing practices in provider offices to ensure that diagnosis and CPT codes are submitted accordinglyDocuments results/findings from chart reviews and provides feedback to management, providers, and office staffCreates necessary tools (educational materials, newsletters, etc.) for providers to assist them in current and accurate coding practicesProvides training and education to network of providers on how to improve their risk adjustment knowledge as well as provide coding updates related to Risk AdjustmentMonitors progress of providers to ensure Guidelines set forth by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) are being followedBuilds positive relationships between providers and company by providing coding assistance when necessary.Responsible for administrative duties such as planning, scheduling of chart reviews, obtaining of medical records, and provider training and educationCollaborates with cross-functional team to support a variety of projects such as implementation of risk adjustment applications, development of reports, etc. Assists in coordinating management activities with other departments in the company including Finance, Revenue analytics, Claims and Encounters, and Medical DirectorsAssists in coordinating CMS Data Validation activities, including record selection, tracking and submission, in conjunction with the Coding Manager of the RAMP DepartmentMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks participating in professional societiesContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Other duties as assigned.RequirementsYears of exp: · Facility Inpatient Coding with ICD and PCS Experience ·More than 2 years experience in a healthcare setting ·More than 2 years experience in coding and medical record chart reviewBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insurance