Certified Coder - Cardiology

IMS Care Center•Avondale, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow. IMS Care Center is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Certified Coder for our Cardiology Clinic in Avondale. The Certified Coder will be accountable for processing medical claim information through data-entry in the Practice Management System and researching and correcting data entry errors using various electronic healthcare systems. This position uses knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes to determine the appropriate order and combination of alpha, numeric or symbolic data to ensure accuracy in entering medical claim information by following the Organization's and Department's established policies and procedures. Instill the IMS mission, vision and values in the work performed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
CPC Certification Required
Three (3) years minimum experience in cardiology required, specifically medical office/physician coding procedures and medical chart review/auditing of documentation
Computer skills in the Microsoft environment: Outlook, Word, Excel
Demonstrated experience in Practice Management Systems
Recognizes possible solutions to problems and is able to explain issues and propose solutions.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred
Knowledge of Athena One and PM/EHR system preferred
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers and subordinates of all levels

Responsibilities

Enters alpha, numeric or symbolic data from source documents into Practice Management (PM) System for patient billing purposes using knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes
Determines the appropriate format within PM system to initiate data entry based on information recorded for each patient encounter
Responsible for analyzing, researching and correcting data entry errors using PM System, electronic medical record systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Balances daily batches and reports. Researches and corrects discrepancies
Compiles, sorts and prioritizes daily processes based on department and organizational objective
Remains current on the specific billing guidelines, reimbursement rules, and regulations as dictated by various government and private insurance carriers
Ensures strict confidentiality of financial and patient records