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Tulane University
Professional Services Coder II, PRN (221)
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$61,738 / year median in Louisiana
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description This position is responsible for the timely abstraction and coding of professional surgical services based on provider documentation, ensuring that all services are in compliance with the Tulane University Medical Group Guidelines. Responsibilities also include providing ongoing education to all physicians and their employees relative to billing functions, internal and external regulations and documentation issues. This person must be able to work independently and demonstrate leadership qualities. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, act as a liaison among providers, administrators (DBON) and the coding staff and respond timely and accurately to inquiries. Responsibilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, to demonstrate initiative and good organizational skills
- Tactful and professional interpersonal relationships with others.
- Experience with basic PC skills (i.e., Email, Word, Excel) required
- Knowledge of
LCD/NCD/CCI
edits- Knowledge of
CPT/ICD-10
coding Qualifications- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Five years of medical coding experience in multiple specialties
- CPC Certification
- Associate Degree in a related healthcare field Job Info Job Identification 221 Job Category Health Service Operations Posting Date 07/09/2026, 04:40 PM Apply Before 01/31/2027, 01:00 AM Locations New Orleans, LA, United States Legal Employer Tulane University Business Unit Tulane University Department