Free Medical Coder Skills Checklist Template
Medical Coder Skills Checklist
Prepared for: Ernesto Murphy
Contact Email: ernesto@you.mail
Prepared by: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Company Address: [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS]
Date Prepared: January 1, 2050
Section 1: General Medical Coding Skills
|
Skill |
Proficiency Level |
Comments/Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Knowledge of ICD-10 codes |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Highly proficient in coding chronic illnesses. |
|
Understanding of CPT coding |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Needs improvement in surgical procedures coding. |
|
Familiarity with HCPCS |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Skilled at durable medical equipment codes. |
|
Interpretation of clinical notes |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Accurate in translating physician notes. |
|
Use of medical coding software |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Expert user of MedSoft Pro and Codex Systems. |
Section 2: Compliance and Quality Standards
|
Skill |
Proficiency Level |
Comments/Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Adherence to HIPAA guidelines |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Fully compliant with patient privacy standards. |
|
Knowledge of payer regulations |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Familiar with Medicare/Medicaid rules. |
|
Accuracy in coding audits |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Consistently achieves 98% accuracy in audits. |
|
Knowledge of coding compliance laws |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Strong understanding of OIG compliance. |
|
Ability to identify coding errors |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Recognizes discrepancies in real-time. |
Section 3: Additional Competencies
|
Skill |
Proficiency Level |
Comments/Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Communication with clinical teams |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Excellent collaboration with physicians. |
|
Continuing education and certifications |
☐ Yes ☐ No |
Holds CPC certification (renewed 2050). |
|
Time management and productivity |
☐ Excellent ☐ Average ☐ Needs Improvement |
Meets all deadlines efficiently. |
|
Adaptability to new coding systems |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Quickly adapted to ICD-11 implementation. |
|
Problem-solving in coding challenges |
☐ Beginner ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced |
Resolves disputes with insurance payers. |
For any questions or further assistance, please contact us at [YOUR COMPANY EMAIL] or call [YOUR COMPANY NUMBER]. Let’s work together to ensure coding excellence and compliance!
