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Volt Workforce Solutions is looking for a Coding Specialist for one of the leading pharmaceutical distributors in North America. After reading the job info below, if interested, email an updated resume (in Word format).Job Title: Coding SpecialistLocation: Richardson, TXJob Description: Under direct supervision, performs all medical record coding activities. Assigns appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports as assigned. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis with minimal error based on the 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 the required medical information.Updates coding procedures and guidelines. Works with medical assistants and other staff in coordinating medical information and patient charts.Maintains the confidentiality of the medical information contained in each record. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a course in medical record technology.Minimum one year of coding medical experience required, three years experience medical coding preferred.Applicable certification preferred. Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable. Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.As a Volt employee, you can expect the highest level of support. We have a long-standing tradition of developing lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with our employees. Contact a Volt representative by applying to this posting online for immediate consideration. Submit your resume today! To learn more about Volt, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.comVoltis an Equal Opportunity Employer.
