Medical Coder /Professional Coder/ Coding Specialist

MEDICAL CODER /PROFESSIONAL CODER/ CODING SPECIALISTPay rate: $18.00 hr on W2Location: 30 W Spring Street Columbus 43215 OHDuration: 12+ monthsRoles and Responsibilities:Under general direction, assisting in monitoring & analyzing policies & procedures in order to organize & implement an accurate & efficient International Classification of Diseases Edition (ICD) policy & system support program.Serves as medical policy resource, analyst & technical expert advisor for ICD, CPT, and HCPCS and other coding systems; incorporates relevant ICD, CPT, and HCPCS policy & guidelines of Agency on statewide basis.Assisting in monitoring & analyzing ICD reports generated on agency computer systems for appropriate usage & assignment of ICD codes; assists ICD program manager with identification of applicable regulations and agency policies while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.Collaborates as needed to resolve coding discrepancies related to CPT and HCPCS coding.Required Skills/Work Experience:Knowledge of: (1)ICD diagnostic codes for medical diagnoses, assignments, groupings & medical treatment, (2)agency statutes, rules, policies & procedures, (3)human anatomy & physiology, (4)coding theory & application to agency laws, rules & policies, (8)business management, (9)public & human relations, (10)federal & state laws (i.e. ORC), regulations & accreditation standards (i.e. AAPC or AHIMA ), (11)claims processing data management, (12)healthcare delivery systems & health science administration, (13)health information systems & database management, (14)applied statistics, (15)process analysis & outcome analysis, ( (17)healthcare laws, regulations & standards, (19)ICD-9 coding for medical diagnoses, assignments & groupings.Skill in: (1)operating PC & peripheral equipment (e.g. modem, printer), (2)use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Windows, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), (3)use of agency software (4)use of office equipment (e.g. copiers & fax machines), (5)written & oral communication, (6)project management, (7)data collection, analysis & presentation.Ability to: (1)define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw conclusions, (2)draft &/or edit administrative policies, procedures & directives, (3)use statistical analysis, (4)apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems, (5)use proper research methods in gathering data, (6)gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things, (7)maintain accurate records & databases, (8)prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports, (9)establish friendly rapport with internal & external customers, (10)prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public, (11)handle sensitive inquiries (12)use & interpret ICD-9 & ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS medical coding publications.Note:The client is looking for a certified coder with coding credential(s) and who maintains membership in (CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA) & active participation with professional coding organization (AAPC, AHIMA).Required Education:American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA):RHIT -- Registered Health Information TechnicianRHIA -- Registered Health Information AdministratorCCS -- Certified Coding SpecialistCCS-P -- Certified Coding Specialist -- Physician-basedAmerican Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC):CPC -- Certified Professional CoderAbout our Company: -22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people includi