In-Patient Coder

• Assigned to hospitalist coding service line
• Reviews medical records and codes physician services utilizing current ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems.
• Codes diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, supplies, materials, injections, and drugs with International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Heath Care Financing Administration Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS-all levels)
• Verifies billable physician services by reviewing physician documentation for adherence to the "Physician at Teaching Hospital" rules set forth by the federal government.
• Submits to their direct management any issues or trends found within the documentation of a particular healthcare provider for evaluation and follow up.
• Collaborates with members of the specialty team to consistently monitor financial goals within their specialty to satisfy corporate goals.
• Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize reimbursement (i.e., Insurance Denials)
• Communicates effectively with physicians, physician extenders, physician offices, members of the coding team and manager.
• Utilizes resource material available in department to support accurate coding practices.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Maintains 90% accuracy rate.
• Attends departmental and other meetings as scheduled.
• Provides data for production reports.
• Serves as mentor to Physician Coders I and Physician Coders II
• Serves as Management support.

Experience:

• * Five (5) years certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding.

  * Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding is required

  * Proficiency in multi-specialty minor bedside procedures is required

Hours: M-F 8-5, fully remote

Location: Fully remote: Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Arizona