CERTIFIED CODER - ONCOLOGY CLINIC - TEMPORARY

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr•Pine Bluff, AR

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About The Position

A Certified Coder within Practice Network is responsible for assigning medical codes to patient records to ensure proper healthcare billing and reimbursement by using coding systems such as ICD-10-CM and CPT to accurately assign codes.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a credentialed Coding education program required.
Technical Diploma: Medical Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA required. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or other related field preferred.
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Advanced knowledge of insurance or coding terminology such as ICD-10, CPT, diagnosis, HCC, HCPCS, modifiers, documentation, medical necessity, etc.
Advanced computer, phone, email including experience with MS office products
Good knowledge of healthcare regulations, particularly in the areas of CMS.
Is eager to learn and is willing to take instruction and feedback.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Able to multi-task
Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment
Able to listen actively and convey information in a stressful situation with tact and compassion
Minimum of 1 year prior work experience in ICD -10 coding, risk adjustment coding, HCPCS coding or DRG coding. Surgery or Family Practice coding a plus.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or other related field preferred.
Surgery or Family Practice coding a plus.
Chart audit experience preferred
Teaching/training experience in coding preferred

Responsibilities

assigning medical codes to patient records to ensure proper healthcare billing and reimbursement
using coding systems such as ICD-10-CM and CPT to accurately assign codes