Medical Data Entry Associate

Job OverviewMedical Data Entry Associate - Full-Time in Winston Salem, NC - Remote (any location) - Entry Level at Virtual Firm LLC.ResponsibilitiesReviews 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 appropriate for account type as necessaryMaintains up-to-date knowledge of coding and regulatory requirements to accurately assign codes for appropriate reimbursement of healthcare services. Continue to strive to meet continuing education requirements for certification or to maintain working knowledge of on-going changes to CPT, HCPS, and ICD codesUtilize web-based tools, coding books, and other available resources to facilitate providing insurance companies with required information