Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily coding operations, ensuring high levels of accuracy, and maintaining productivity standards. This role requires an expert-level understanding of surgical ophthalmology coding and the ability to bridge communication between clients and the coding team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Coding Expertise: In-depth knowledge of E/M levelling and Ophthalmology-specific coding guidelines, including the expert use of modifiers (e.g., -24, -25, -54, -55, -79) [2, 4].
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Surgical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of procedural coding for:
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Cataract and Glaucoma surgeries.
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Cornea and Retina procedures.
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Oculoplastic, specifically Blepharoplasty.
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Diagnostic Testing: Comprehensive experience in coding all types of Ophthalmology diagnostic tests (e.g., OCT, Visual Fields, B-scans, Fluorescein Angiography).
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Software: Mandatory proficiency in MS Office (specifically Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for team presentations).
Experience and Certification (Recommended)
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Experience: 5+ years of Ophthalmology coding experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or senior/SME role.
Certification: CCS/CPC Mandatory.
