Certified Coding Specialist I
NeoGenomics Laboratories
Summary
NeoGenomics has an opening for a Temporary Certified Coding Specialist who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. Shift: Monday – Friday, Remote role.
Job description
Position Summary
As a Certified Coding Specialist, you will analyze medical records and abstracts clinical data by assigning codes from patient records in accordance to coding classification systems. You will also interact with physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes. Identifies and reports documentation issues and may participate in team education activities.
Responsibilities
- Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign current ICD10 and CPT codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines
- Identifies principal and secondary ICD10 diagnosis codes with minimal error based on national based standards
- Codes with an accuracy of 97% based on QA internal reviews
- Records all diagnostic procedures and assigns appropriate procedure codes
- Requests diagnosis from physicians when information is not recorded
- Determines and records required medical information
- Maintains the confidentiality of medical information contained in each record and protects data by following HIPAA compliant regulations
Experience, Education and Qualifications
- AAPC or AHIMA Certification required
- Minimum experience for this position should have at least 1-year of medical coding experience
- Thorough knowledge of ICD10 diagnosis coding and official coding guidelines
- Thorough knowledge of CPT coding, NCCI and modifier usage
- Thorough knowledge of CMS LCD/NCD and payer medical policies
- Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology in addition to medical terminology and disease process
Requirements
- AAPC or AHIMA Certification required
- At least 1 year of medical coding experience
- Thorough knowledge of ICD10 diagnosis coding and official coding guidelines
- Thorough knowledge of CPT coding, NCCI and modifier usage
- Thorough knowledge of CMS LCD/NCD and payer medical policies
- Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of medical terminology and disease process
Company overview
NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. is a premier cancer diagnostics company specializing in comprehensive cancer genetics testing and oncology data solutions. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, the company operates as a publicly traded entity on Nasdaq under the ticker NEO. NeoGenomics provides one of the most extensive oncology-focused testing menus worldwide, serving oncologists, pathologists, hospital systems, academic centers, and pharmaceutical firms with innovative diagnostic and predictive testing services. The company's testing portfolio includes cytogenetics, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, anatomic pathology, and molecular genetics, with a particular emphasis on next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. With approximately 2,200 employees across 13 locations in the United States and Europe, NeoGenomics processes over 1.7 million cancer-related tests annually, including more than 100,000 NGS tests, serving about 4,400 medical sites and providing answers to more than 500,000 patients each year. The company maintains CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratories throughout its network and has established a significant presence in cancer research through its Pharma Services Division, which supports pharmaceutical clients in clinical trials and drug development.