Experienced Medical Data Entry Associate – Precision Healthcare Documentation Specialist

At careerzynith, we're dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. As a leading provider of medical data entry services, we're seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Data Entry Associate to join our team. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring the accuracy of healthcare information, we want to hear from you.

• *Job Summary:**

As a Medical Data Entry Associate at careerzynith, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our health information database. You'll be responsible for reviewing and verifying assigned codes and sequences, abstracting accurate clinical information, and abstracting accurate clinical information to obtain the most specific code possible. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will ensure that our patients receive the best possible care, and our healthcare providers receive accurate reimbursement for their services.

• *Key Responsibilities:**

• Reviews and verifies assigned codes and sequences diagnosis and procedures according to regulations (e.g., ICD9CM, CPT, HCPCS, UHDDS, and HIPPA coding guidelines) and abstracts accurate clinical information to obtain the most specific code possible to ensure an accurate health information database.

• Contacts physicians for clarification of clinical information as necessary for account type.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding and regulatory requirements to accurately assign codes for appropriate reimbursement of healthcare services. Continuously strives to meet continuing education requirements for certification or to maintain working knowledge of ongoing changes to CPT, HCPS, and ICD codes.
• Utilizes web-based tools, coding books, and other available resources to facilitate providing insurance companies with required information.
• Utilizes multiple information systems to accurately select the correct patient account in order to appropriately review and verify patient billable charges.
• Participates in and assists with audits to capture lost charges and determine the accuracy of billing as necessary.
• Gathers demographic, insurance, and healthcare encounter information from a variety of sources for the purpose of billing medical provider professional fees.
• Enters and verifies the appropriate demographic information, charges, and comments into the computerized billing system.
• Performs manual charge entry by gathering demographic, insurance, and healthcare encounter information from a variety of sources in order to accurately bill medical provider professional fees.
• Ensures information entered in the system is done in an accurate and timely manner. Verifies charges on accounts as needed and provides detailed and accurate comments for future reference.
• When necessary, creates a registration in the appropriate system (EPIC) from documentation provided to accurately record encounter and accurately bill the appropriate stakeholders.
• Responds to inquiries from provider offices and various internal departments in a timely and accurate professional manner.
• *Essential Qualifications:**

• High school diploma or its equivalent.

• No experience necessary; however, prior experience in medical data entry or a related field is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, coding systems (ICD9CM, CPT, HCPCS, UHDDS, and HIPPA), and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with healthcare providers, patients, and internal departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and EPIC.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• *Preferred Qualifications:**

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification.

• Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) and practice management systems.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, with a strong understanding of medical billing and coding principles.
• *Skills and Competencies:**

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and coding.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with healthcare providers, patients, and internal departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and EPI