Inpatient Coder

Now hiring an Inpatient Surgical Coder to code Pro Fee charges at a large healthcare system in Florida! This is a 100% Remote Position (candidates MUST live in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Arizona).

Day to Day

• 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.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.

Specialties: Plastic Surgery, Colorectal (Oncology) Surgery and / or Vascular Surgery

Systems: Epic and Optum

Certifications (1): CPC, CCS

Education: High School Diploma

Duration: Contract to Hire (contract set to run 6 months)

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.