Assigns Evaluation & Management (E/M) level for emergency room encounters- facility and professional

Assign principal and secondary CPT codes and associated charges for procedures and injections/infusions performed in the emergency room

Assign appropriate modifiers to CPT codes based on hospital, payer, or state guidelines

Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.

Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.

Participates in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management.

Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Maintains effective and professional communication skills.

Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect.

CPC, COC Coding Credentials

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.

Extensive knowledge CPT/HCPCS coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.

A passing score on the coding proficiency test's is required.