Review and accurately code profee 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 consistently averaging a 95% accuracy rate
Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and feedback
Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends
Stay current on all coding guidelines (including specialty-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary
Participate in coding department and education meetings
Flexible to expand coding skill set into other specialties and subspecialties
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
Other duties as assigned by leadership

High School diploma required
Associate or BS degree preferred
Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC-certified program with the achievement of the corresponding professional credential (e.g., CCS-P, CPC, or another applicable AAPC stand-alone credential), which must be active and in good standing
Minimum of 5 years of physician coding experience (recent hands-on production) with E/M leveling and bedside procedures
Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, CPT coding and guidelines by the AMA, ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines, modifiers, surgical techniques, and Medicare (CMS/MAC) 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 is preferred but not required
Experience working remotely is preferred but not required
Experience coding multiple areas beyond those listed is a PLUS
Auditing experience is a PLUS
Epic experience is a PLUS
Billing (denials) experience is a PLUS

Physician Coder – Multi-Specialty Inpatient

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