The Ancillary Coder is responsible for reviewing laboratory documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and client-specific policies. The role involves validating medical necessity, ensuring coding accuracy and completeness, maintaining productivity and quality standards, and supporting compliance with CMS and HIPAA regulations.
Key Requirements:
- Graduate in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related healthcare field.
- 13 years of experience in laboratory/ancillary medical coding.
- Robust knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, LCD/NCD policies, and medical necessity validation.
- Familiarity with laboratory testing, pathology, molecular diagnostics, coding encoders (3M, Optum, TruCode), and EHR systems.
- Preferred certifications: CPC, CCS, COC, CIC, RHIT, or RHIA.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
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