Specialist/Technologist, Health Information Healthcare Taxonomy Code 246YC3302X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Physician Office-Based Coding Specialists.
As of today, the following are the total number of Physician Office-Based Coding Specialists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Physician Office-Based Coding Specialists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
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What do Physician Office-Based Coding Specialists do?
Physician Office-Based Coding Specialists analyze medical records to assign standardized alphanumeric codes for diagnoses and procedures, acting as a liaison between healthcare providers and insurance companies to ensure accurate billing, timely reimbursement, and proper record-keeping.
Their duties include reviewing patient documents, using specialized software to apply codes from the CPT and ICD-10 systems, and managing claims and patient accounts to ensure correct payment for services.
Responsibilities
Code Translation: They translate patient information from medical records, such as physicians’ notes, lab reports, and procedure details, into universally recognized medical codes.
Claims Management: They prepare and submit medical claims to insurance companies and patients, following up on denied or rejected claims to resolve issues and ensure payment.
Record Maintenance: They maintain accurate and organized patient medical records in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Liaison Role: They serve as a critical link between the medical office and insurance companies, facilitating communication about claims and payments.
Skills and Knowledge Required
Medical Terminology: A strong understanding of medical terms, procedures, and diagnoses.
Coding Systems: Expertise in using standardized coding systems like Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10).
Software Proficiency: Skill in using coding and medical billing software.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with insurance companies and other departments.
Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze complex medical information and make accurate coding decisions.
Specialty Specialist/Technologist, Health Information
Hospital-Based Coding Specialists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 246YC3301X
Hospital-based coding specialists translate patient diagnoses and medical procedures into standardized codes, enabling accurate medical records, efficient billing, and proper insurance reimbursement for the healthcare facility.
They review patient charts to assign codes from systems like ICD-10 and CPT, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining patient privacy by handling sensitive health information securely.
Registered Record Administrators
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 246YR1600X