Review and accurately code Trauma Surgery and E/M cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner
Review and accurately code E/M visits and office procedures
Able to work independently and research coding scenarios
Coder is responsible for meeting our daily production goal and our quality goal of averaging 95% accuracy rate on a consistent basis
Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and/or feedback
Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends
Stay current on all coding guidelines (to include surgery-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary
Participate in coding department and education meetings
Flexible to expand coding skill set into other specialties
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information

High School diploma required
Associates or BS degree preferred
Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (CCS-P, CPC, etc.); active and in good standing
A CPC or CCS-P certification is required. The CPC-A is not accepted
Minimum of 5 years physician coding experience (recent hands-on production), with at least 3 years of recent coding in the specialty of Trauma Surgery
Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10 coding, modifiers, disease processes, surgical techniques, and Medicare and Medicaid billing policies for professional services
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic healthcare record information and billing systems
Experience working with Google Workspace preferred but not required
Auditing experience a PLUS
CPMA certification is a PLUS
Cerner PowerChart experience is a PLUS

Physician Coder – Trauma Surgery

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