Certified Coder - Practice

Surgery Partners, Inc•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reviews medical records, codes patient charges, and processes in a timely manner, and assists various facility staff and physicians. Must be an effective communicator who can express himself/herself on a daily basis in a professional manner both verbally and in writing, as well as a proactive professional who can identify collection trends and solve them in a timely manner.

Requirements

Certified Professional Coding Certificate.
Must have functional knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Prior experience coding with ICD-10-CM.
Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures.
Knowledge of pain management coding, and Spine procedure coding
Knowledge of computer systems, programs, and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of collection practices.
Knowledge of governmental, legal, and regulatory provisions related to collection activity.
Skills in gathering and reporting claim information.
Skills in solving utilization problems.
Skills in written and verbal communication, as well as customer relations.
Skills in working with Windows based software systems.
Ability to code medical records with ICD-10-CM.
Well developed organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Highly professional, confident, conscientious, and cooperative attitude.
Must be able to recognize and apply priorities, as well as exhibit attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with various internal and external entities.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred or 5 years medical coding experience.

Responsibilities

Analyzes accurately outpatient charts, records all deficiencies, and assigns appropriate responsibility for completion.
Develops a system for and performs regular quality control reviews for accuracy.
Tracks problems, related to record completion, and reports these to the Supervisor.
Assures that records are available when requested. Controls record completion for medical staff.
Assures coding is completed on all patients within two working days of discharge, and that it is consistent with ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding procedures as applicable.
Completes data entry, claim, and report generation.
Demonstrates a functional knowledge of all departmental operations and relates them to the company’s overall objectives.
Communicates with the Billing & Coding Supervisor and peers regarding input into more effective and efficient departmental operations and explores, suggests, and pursues professional enhancement opportunities for self.
Maintains a professional work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a positive manner with customers, patients, families, payors, physicians, and their office personnel, co-workers, and supervisors.
Performs other related duties as required necessary for this position, or as may be required to meet emergency situations.
Assures CPC certification is current.
Stays abreast of any changes in guidelines.
All other duties as assigned.